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...

Laos Among CNN’s Top Picks for Asian Street Food

Two delectable dishes from Laos have made CNN's list of the 50 best street foods in Asia. Ping Khao (or Khao jee) and Naem Khao,...

Vientiane Rescue 1623 Teams Up with International Partners to Raise Awareness on The “Power of No” when Drinking and Driving

Cross-market awareness campaign aims to promote responsible behaviors around drink driving in Southeast Asia to help reduce the incidence of road crashes, the #1...

Vang Vieng Prepares for First Cabbage Festival

The nation's first Cabbage Festival will be held at the end of this month in Vang Vieng. Local authorities in cooperation with the Department of...

Kualao Restaurant Eyes Meetings and Conferences for New Income Stream

  Kualao Restaurant, one of the most famous restaurants in Laos, looks to the domestic market by rebranding itself as a venue of choice for...

foodpanda Launches pandamart Virtually

foodpanda announced the launch of its 1st pandamart for Laos yesterday. foodpanda’s grocery cloud store provides consumers with convenient and easy access to more than...

The Wait is Over! foodpanda Launches in Salavanh Province

Today, foodpanda launches their service in Salavanh District, Salavanh Province, which is the 11th province that foodpanda is providing its services to. foodpanda is well...