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Food

What the Law Says: Food Safety Violations in Laos

In light of recent incidents involving tainted alcohol in Vang Vieng, the Lao government has confirmed three deaths suspected to be caused by methanol poisoning. This has led authorities to order the temporary closure of Nana Backpacker Hostel, where the victims had stayed. Alongside the closure, the government has...

Lao Coffee: A Journey Through Flavor, Heritage

In Laos' Bolaven Plateau, Champasack Province, the air is often filled with the scent...

OP-ED: A New Chapter for Laos – Harnessing Global Expertise for Local School Meals

By Phout Simmalavong, Minister of Education and Sports, Laos and Marc-Andre Prost, World Food...

Laos to Enforce Ban on Unregistered, Unlabeled Food Products in 2025

The Lao Ministry of Industry and Commerce has announced new regulations, requiring all food...

Natural Disasters Claim 12 Lives in Laos, Cause USD 300 Million in Damages

Laos has suffered extensive damage and loss from tropical storms Prapiroon, Yagi, and Soulik,...

Ice Association Announces Price Rise in Vientiane Capital

As rampant inflation continues to increase the cost of living in Laos, the Vientiane Ice Association has announced an increase in the price of...

Starbucks Amplifies its Expansion Efforts in Asia-Pacific Region

Intending to leverage from Asia’s reopening after the Covid-19 pandemic, Starbucks has launched its biggest expansion drive in five years. The multinational company plans to...

Like Korean Food? The Ultimate Food Festival Awaits You This Weekend!

Have you ever been to the Korean food festival in Vientiane? Every year this Food Festival is organized, attracting many guests to taste and...

A World of North African Flavors Awaits at Vientiane’s Cafe Fes

As the first and only Moroccan restaurant in Laos, Cafe Fes adds a North African flair to Vientiane's dining scene. As Vientiane shakes off the...

Lao Food Producers Hope for Place on the International Stage

Have you ever been to the Lao Food Festival in Vientiane? This year’s Lao Food Festival was organized last week, attracting a number of...

Lao-American Chef Celebrates the Joys of Cultural Exchange, the Lao Food Festival, and Bamboo Soup

Saeng Douangdara, a famous Lao-American chef spoke with The Laotian Times last week during his visit to Laos to give his thoughts on Lao...