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Traditionally-crafted Bamboo Brooms Earn National Recognition

Broom-making is more than just a craft in Bokeo’s Kang village, it’s a long standing tradition that has been passed down for generations.  On 24 January, this dedication was officially recognized when the Women’s Broom Crafting Group in Kang Village received the One District, One Product (ODOP) Badge.  For years, local...

Tanu Vannasin: From School Competitions to Laos’ National Music Stage

Tanu has been singing his whole life. Born and raised in Vientiane, this popular...

Echoes of Celebration: China New Year Comes Alive in Laos

Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, has long been celebrated not...

Love Wins in Thailand: Country Celebrates First Day of Equal Marriage

Laotian Times/AFP - On 23 January, Thailand marked a historic milestone as its same-sex...

Laos Faces Severe Blood Shortage as Only Five Provinces Meet Donation Targets

Laos has long been grappling with a blood donation shortage. In 2024, several provincial...

Dressing for Success in Laos

When in Laos, it's always best to do as the Laotians do, particularly when it comes to dress. While western culture has begun to grow...

Dangerous Dining in Rural Laos: The Catastrophic Consequences of Curious Cuisine

Although the consumption of wildlife is a time-honored tradition in Laos, as well as many other parts of the world, in an era of...

The HIV Response Is in Danger and the Promise of Ending Aids Is Under Threat

The HIV response is in danger and the promise of ending AIDS is under threat, writes Patricia Ongpin, UNAIDS Country Director for Laos, Cambodia,...

Mekong and U.S. Strengthen Partnership for Sustainable Water Management

Op-Ed (Coordinated by U.S. Embassy Vientiane, Lao PDR) By: Major General Diana M. Holland, Mississippi River Commission President and Mississippi Valley Division Commander  Water is...

“Hmong-inspired” Ensembles Spark Discussion on Appropriation

The Laotian Times interviews two experts on Hmong clothing about their differing views on a celebrity's "Hmong-inspired" outfit at the 2022 BET Awards.  An American...

Thai Tourists Flock to Northern Laos Heritage Town of Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang, the UNESCO Heritage City of northern Laos, has seen a surge of interest from Thai tourists in recent weeks amid celebrity trips...