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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...

Tips and Tricks for the Best Traveling Experience

Traveling brings fresh perspectives and enriches the life of every individual. It does not matter where you travel, whether abroad or not; you will...

Cambodian Leader Hun Sen, Huge Facebook Fan, Says He Is Jumping Ship to Telegram

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, a devoted and very active user of Facebook — on which he has posted everything from photos...

How to Deal With Illegally Parked Cars Blocking Your Entrance

With the number of registered vehicles growing daily, Vientiane residents are increasingly at each other's throats over limited parking availability. As a result, illegally parked...

Dr. Martens Boots “Made in Laos” Set Social Media Abuzz

Dr. Martens has been trending on social media in Laos after one person made the surprise discovery that the German-founded British brand of boots...

For First Time in Laos, Avis Introduces Luxury Car Rental At Your Service

Avis Laos, a renowned international brand for vehicle rental services, launched a new luxury service: Avis Prestige on 26 May. Avis plans to move forward...

Laos Sets Plans For Influx of Chinese Tourists in 2023

Authorities have unveiled several strategies to welcome an increasing number of Chinese tourists to Laos this year. Lao Phattana News reports that the Tourism Planning...