Food

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. Padaek, beef bile, jaews, the bold, fermented flavours of a Lao household in the United States, cooked by a mother who saw no reason to drastically change what she had always known. That upbringing is now...

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’ National Dish Larb Eyes UNESCO Heritage Status

Larb, the national dish of Laos, is on track to join UNESCO Intangible Cultural...

Laos Sends First Banana Shipment to China as Rail Cargo Volumes Continue to Rise

Laos has completed its first banana export to Chongqing, China using sealed rail-to-rail transport,...

Yoyo Laos Sauce Spices Up the World Stage with New Laos Production Hub

Yoyo Laos Sauce is making a significant leap onto the global stage. Originally produced in Yorkshire, UK, by Lao-British couple Frazer and Hatsadee “Yoyo”...

Lao Communities in United States Observes Two Lao Festivals in June

In June, the Lao community in the United States celebrated two major Lao-related events: Sabaidee Fest from 14 to 16 June and the Lao...

Denmark Recalls Spicy South Korean Noodles Over Health Concerns

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Food authorities in Denmark have recalled three types of spicy instant noodle products imported from South Korea over possible risks...

Laos Festival Kicks Off in Tokyo, Promoting Lao Culture, Food

The 11th annual Laos Festival 2024 commenced in Tokyo, Japan on 25 May, aiming to showcase Lao culture, bolster the “Visit Laos Year 2024”...

Nutrition Forum Highlights Vital Role of Health in Laos’ Development

Collaborating to address malnutrition challenges, the Lao government partnered with external organizations such as UNICEF for the 9th National Nutrition Forum and Annual National...

Laos Inflation Hits 25.35 Percent in February

Laos continues to face economic challenges as inflation rates reached 25.35 percent in February, up from 24.44 percent the previous month, according to a...