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Women with Disabilities Association Brings Lao Handicrafts to the Global Stage

The Women With Disability Association (WWDA) is leading an initiative to provide opportunities for women with disabilities in Laos.  The initiative, largely funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) under the Japanese government, aims to enhance the Lao handicraft sector and give individuals with disabilities the opportunity to showcase...

Laos Issues Voluntary Return Notice for Nationals Residing in the US Without Legal Documents Amid Deportation Threats

The Lao Embassy in the United States, with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of...

Laos Included in United States Travel Ban Draft List

The White House has included Laos in a draft list of countries that could...

Vientiane Residents Demand Action Amid Ongoing Water Shortages

Many households in Vientiane are struggling with water supply issues, including shortages and low...

Success Through a Lens: Lao Photographer Earns Prestigious Award in London

Inspired by his father, 28-year-old Anoukit 'Mon' Kithsavath first picked up a camera as...

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 and railway authorities at the Vang Vieng railway station in...

Climate Crisis in Laos: Heatwaves Threaten Agriculture and Public Health

Despite enduring one of the coldest winters in years, Laos continues to grapple with the lasting effects of the past years of severe heatwaves. Unresolved...

Trump’s Foreign Aid Freeze Disrupts USAID Projects in Laos

Operations of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Laos are facing uncertainty after the Trump administration’s recent decision to temporarily pause...

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...

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

Tanu has been singing his whole life. Born and raised in Vientiane, this popular Lao singer-songwriter started performing as a child and never stopped....

Echoes of Celebration: China New Year Comes Alive in Laos

Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, has long been celebrated not only in China but also across Southeast Asia. Laos is...