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Luang Prabang Tourism Center Turns Chinese Hot Pot, Sparks Online Debate

In a move that has stunned many in the tourism industry, the once important Tourist Information Center in Luang Prabang, located in front of the night market at the corner of Sisavangvong Road, has been transformed into a Chinese hot pot restaurant. This unexpected change has sparked a heated debate...

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...

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...

2022 Road Tax Now Payable in Laos

The Ministry of Finance has called upon vehicle owners to make payment of the 2022 road tax, which is now due and payable. According to...

Schools Must Stay Open amid Omicron Threat and Beyond to Avoid a Learning Catastrophe

Op-ed by WHO, UNICEF, and the Lao Ministry of Health. Safely reopening schools, and keeping them open, remains an urgent priority amid the threat of...

Why Laos Should Fully Reopen to Tourism (and Save the Economy)

Should Laos fully reopen tourism and allow free independent travelers to enter the country? What might the future hold if group tours fail to...

Long Lines for Railway Tickets Leave Passengers Out on a Limb

Passengers boarding the Laos-China Railway have complained of long queues and inconvenient ticketing systems. The Laos-China Railway was officially launched in time for Lao National...

Laos Must Reopen Schools To Ensure Its Future

Is it time for Laos to reopen schools? What might the future hold if classrooms remain closed? Covid-19 has impacted our lives in so many...

We Must Urgently Implement a Covid-19 Response that Protects Women and Girls

The following is an opinion piece by: Mariam A. Khan, Country Representative UNFPA, Laos. I am saddened by the recent news about a young pregnant...