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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 marriage law officially came into effect, with the LGBTQ+ community now being able to legally marry.   With the law’s enactment, Thailand has become the largest country in Asia to recognize equal marriage, following Taiwan and Nepal....

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...

Nam Ngum 1 Reservoir Reopens with Green Initiatives

Additional reporting by Souliyasone Ngotsyoudom Vientiane Province is once again in the spotlight with a...

Vientiane’s New Bus Project: A Step Forward or a Traffic Gamble?

Additional reporting by Kheuakham Chanlivong In Laos, daily commutes are largely dominated by private vehicles,...

Creative Economy Revolution: How ASEAN’s Youth are Leading the Charge

On 2 to 5 December, the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Summit 2024...

OP-ED: Canada Day in Laos – Celebrating a New Era in Bilateral Relations

BY Ambassador of Canada to Laos Ping Kitnikone - 1 July, 2024 Today, we celebrate Canada Day during a very special time. It is a...

Here’s How You Can Improve Your Health by Stopping Negativity and Embracing Optimism

(AP) — Prince Bhojwani never thought of himself as a negative person, until three trips to the hospital in one month forced him to...

From Repair to Recycling: How Laos, Singapore Combat E-Waste

Electronic waste, or e-waste, is a rapidly escalating environmental concern in Southeast Asia (SEA). As the region undergoes prolonged development and modernization, the demand...

Celebrating Pride Month: Voices From the Rainbow Community in Laos

Pride Month in June marks a time of celebration and reflection for the LGBTQ+ community worldwide. In Laos, the momentum toward acceptance and inclusivity...

Adapting to Adversity: How Lao Citizens Cope with Economic Challenges

Over the past four years, starting with the onset of COVID-19 in 2019, Laos has experienced a significant economic shift. The current economic woes,...

A Journey Through History: Celebrating 120 Years of International Football Federation

The Fédération Internationale De Football Association (FIFA) has just turned 120. On 21 May, the world celebrated over a century of the most prestigious...