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Japan Awards Aluna Thavonsouk for Two Decades of Cultural Collaboration

On 27 August, Japan’s Ambassador to Laos Tsutomu Koizumi presented a Commendation Award to Aluna Thavonsouk, one of Laos’ leading pop-R&B artists. Aluna has played a key role in promoting cultural exchange between Laos and Japan for two decades.  She made her debut in 2005 with her first album and toured...

Dog Poisoning Crisis in Laos: One Man’s Fight for Justice

Dog poisoning has long been an issue in Laos, with cases of pets being...

Public Feedback: Easing Traffic Congestion on Dongpalan Road

The proposed measures by the Department of Public Works and Transport (DPWT) to restrict...

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...

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...

Starting A New Business In Laos? Regulated Sector List Worth Perusing

Engaging on a new business venture is serious and potentially stressful business at the best of times, but a new list with information on regulated...

Home Ground Victory As Vientiane Lions’ Ladies Capture Cup at DHL 10s

The rustic charms of Chao Anouvong Stadium in Laos' capital were rarely stronger than last weekend as rugby players left it all on the...

Runway Renovations Close Oudomxay Airport in February, Bokeo’s Huayxay Shut Until 2020

UPDATE: Bokeo's Huayxai Airport is closed until 2020. Runway extension from some 1450 to 1660 metres and resurfacing works are required to welcome larger ATR sized...

Queue No More: Vientiane’s Thai Consulate Visa Appointment Applications Go Online

Visa applications to Thailand from Laos via Vientiane are set to get a shakeup with the introduction of an online appointment system, Thailand's Embassy has...

Landlocked to Diplomatically Linked: San Marino & Laos Formalize Ties

Laos and the European nation of San Marino have inked diplomatic ties on the sidelines of the United Nations in New York. Foreign ministers of...

$US199 Plus Tax Flights Vientiane To Shanghai via Lao Airlines

Chinese New Year is just around the corner, and there is yet another reason to celebrate with flights to China's glitzy and advanced economic...