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Lao Cyclist Returns from Thailand with Strong Performance, Eyes 2028 Olympics

Lao cyclist Phoutthasone Inthamith has just returned from Thailand, where he earned a fourth-place finish in his latest competition. The 45-year-old athlete competed against over 800 participants and now hopes to qualify for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, the United States. The competition concluded on 16 February, where...

Empowering Laos’ Deaf Community Through Education and Employment

In Vientiane, a quiet revolution is taking place at local coffee shops where deaf...

Cupid’s Arrow Hits Laos on Valentine’s Day

Laos is catching the Valentine’s Day fever. Every 14 February, the country comes alive...

Tourists Refused Boarding at Vang Vieng Station, Sparks Online Debate

On 4 February, a now-deleted video shared on Facebook captured a confrontation between tourists...

Climate Crisis in Laos: Heatwaves Threaten Agriculture and Public Health

Despite enduring one of the coldest winters in years, Laos continues to grapple with...

Boun Awk Phansa, Lai Hua Fai Festival in Vientiane

The Lao PDR has a unique tradition related to its faith. The beautiful festival, Awk Phansa Lai Hua Fai, is held on the day...

BREAKING: Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej Dies After 70-year Reign

Death of world’s longest reigning monarch throws politically turbulent Thailand into uncertainty. Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej has died aged 88, ending seven decades on the...

Japanese Companies Get Big Break in Laos

TOKYO -- Laos' patent authority has decided to recognize patents on technologies that have been granted in Japan. The decision will allow Japanese companies...

Lao Enterprises Seek Greater Access to Chinese Market

Lao associations of furniture, rice mill and coffee have shared experiences on promoting exports of Lao commodities to China, Lao state-run news agency KPL...

Khammuan Eyeing Increased Agricultural Exports

Laos' southern province of Khammuan sees great potential in continuing to improve its agricultural products to drive exports and economic growth. The province recognises Laos...

EU Provides Relief to Flood-Affected Families In Laos

The European Union has released more than 82,000 euro in humanitarian funding to assist the most vulnerable communities affected by floods since August in...