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OP-ED: Honoring Lao Midwives, Heroes of Maternal Health

By Bounfeng Phoummalaysith, Minister of Health, Laos, and Bakhtiyor Kadyrov, UNFPA Representative in Laos. On 5 May, International Day of the Midwife, we come together to acknowledge, recognize and pay tribute to the critical role of midwives in crises and their contribution to ending preventable maternal and newborn mortality, addressing...

Savannakhet’s That Nang Lao Stupa Recognized as Local Level National Heritage

That Nang Lao stupa and Thong Na Ngueak were officially recognized as Laos’ local...

Phra Man Buddha Now Open for Merit-Making Activities at Wat Xieng Thong in Luang Prabang

Xieng Thong Temple in Luang Prabang has officially opened the Ho Phra Man shrine,...

Lao New Year Wrap: Tradition, Festivities, International Engagement

From 14 to 16 April, Laos burst into a celebration as the country officially...

Three Calendars, One Celebration: Luang Prabang Enters New Year with Sacred Prabang Buddha Procession

This morning, Luang Prabang awoke to the sounds of drums, chanting monks, and crowds...

From Pi to Pie: The Story of Pi Day

Every year on 14 March, mathematicians, educators, and enthusiasts around the world gather to celebrate Pi Day. This annual event commemorates the mathematical constant...

Leap Day 2024: The Rare Gift of ‘More Time’

Consider those moments when the thought crosses your mind: "If only there were more time today." Today, however, presents us with precisely that: "more...

‘Rethink the Couch’: A New Perspective on Therapy in Asia

Balancing the demands of parenting, a full-time job as a therapist, and a recent move to Singapore meant that Allison Heiliczer found solace in...

“It’s a Family Matter” Stories of Abuse Gone Silent

In Laos, family conflicts, especially between spouses, are generally known to be kept within the family’s scope. While outsiders might intervene elsewhere to ease...

At Trendy Japanese Cafés, Customers Enjoy Cuddling With Pigs

TOKYO (AP) — First there were cafés that allowed pets. Then came cat cafés, where lattes took second place to feline interaction. The latest...

Laos People’s Army Celebrates 75th Anniversary: Grand Celebrations Honor History, Achievements

Laos is currently immersed in a series of events commemorating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Laos People's Army, with the official...