Food

Laos Turns to Public-Private Partnership to Tighten Product Quality Controls

Laos has launched a new state-backed company to inspect and certify the quality of products, following public complaints about low-quality goods being sold in the country. The new company, State-owned Enterprises for Checking Standards and Certifying Product Quality Limited, was established through a partnership between the Ministry of Industry and...

Bear Paws, Pangolin Meat Seized in Vientiane Restaurant Raid Amid Laos’ Wider Crackdown

Lao authorities have stepped up their crackdown on illegal wildlife trade after raiding a...

Lao-American Chef Saeng Douangdara to Release Debut Lao Cookbook in April

Saengthong Douangdara grew up eating food most American restaurants don't have on their menu....

Thahao Reservoir Irrigation Project Set to Benefit Over 2,100 Families in Savannakhet

The Thahao reservoir and irrigation project currently under construction in Savannakhet Province is expected...

Australia Commits AUD 1.5 Million to Strengthen Food, Alcohol Safety in Laos

Australia has pledged AUD 1.5 million (approximately USD 1.06 million) to strengthen food and...

Sokxay Group Acquires Online Supermarket Pandamart from FoodPanda Laos

The Sokxay Group has invested in the purchase of Pandamart from Delivery Hero Dmart (Lao) Sole Co., Limited and is expediting the transformation of...

Got Hot Pot? Vientiane’s Local Dining Spots that won’t Cost a Lot

What could be better than a pot of bubbling broth, an assortment of fresh ingredients to toss into it, and a group of friends...

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...