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On the Frontlines of Crisis: Why Health Workers Need Urgent Protection and Funding

On World Humanitarian Day, 19 August,  Pio Smith, UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency’s Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, warns that global funding cuts and escalating attacks on healthcare are colliding at the worst possible time for the world’s most disaster-prone region. Urgent investment, local...

Fruit of Her Labor: How a Young Farmer Is Redefining Agriculture in Laos

A young woman in Luang Prabang is proving that farming can be more than...

Eighty Years Since Hiroshima: The Morning the Sky Turned White

It was 80 years ago, and the morning of 6 August 1945, when the...

Vientiane’s Running Boom: More Than Just Exercise, It’s a Movement

In recent years, Vientiane has seen a quiet but steady rise in running culture....

Luang Prabang’s Sai Oua Ranked Among World’s Top 20 Cooked Sausages of 2025

Luang Prabang’s traditional sausage made it in the top 100 Cooked Sausages in the...

Sivanh Sibounhueang Defies Disability Odds to Craft Masterpieces

Living without arms or legs can be a daunting and life-altering experience for some. Yet, for many people with disabilities, embracing their uniqueness becomes...

International Day for Mine Awareness: United States Renews Commitment to Laos, Removes UXO as a Barrier to Development

Op-Ed by Heather Variava, Ambassador of the United States of America to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in...

Choice, Availability: Leaders Champion Universal Access to Family Planning in Laos

Joint Op-Ed by H.E Dr. Bounfeng Phoummalaysith, Minister of Health, Dr. Bakhtiyor Kadyrov, UNFPA Representative in Laos, and Ms. Sumita Banerjee, FP2030 Managing Director...

From Pi to Pie: The Story of Pi Day

Every year on 14 March, mathematicians, educators, and enthusiasts around the world gather to celebrate Pi Day. This annual event commemorates the mathematical constant...

Social Media Downtime Triggers Addiction Awareness

A recent widespread outage of major social media platforms has reignited discussions about society's addiction to and dependence on digital platforms. On 5 March, millions...

Cultural Beliefs, Spiritual Insights into ‘Nocturnal Deaths’ in Laos

Departing from this world during sleep is often perceived as tranquil and painless by some. Scientifically referred to as "nocturnal death," such episodes are frequently...