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Midwife from Remote Laos Village Bridges Gap in Maternal Health

UNFPA Laos - The road often disappears during the rainy season in Nongmek village, Paksong district, Champasak.  The first four kilometres remain unpaved. Heavy rain turns the red soil into thick mud that motorbikes cannot cross. For pregnant women, that road can decide if they reach the care center in time...

Thailand Temporarily Eases Border Rules for Lao Citizens for Phra That Phanom Festival

Thailand has approved temporary border relaxations with Laos to support cross-border travel during the...

Laos, India Partner to Preserve Traditional Phralak–Phralam Dance

The Phralak–Phralam dance will be preserved and passed on to a new generation under...

Japan Celebrates First-Ever Exhibition in Vientiane

Japan is wrapping its first-ever exhibition in Vientiane to mark 70 years of diplomatic...

i-Clean Recliners, Sofas Debut in Vientiane

La-Z-Boy, the renowned US furniture brand, has launched its latest innovation in Vientiane: the...

Laos Marks 18th National Handicraft Day, Highlights UNESCO Recognition of Lai Nak Silk

Today, Laos marks the 18th anniversary of National Handicraft Day, celebrating the skills and traditions of local artisans and reaffirming efforts to promote Lao-made...

Caruso Creations Brings Laos’ Timeless Craftsmanship to the Global Stage

Since its founding in 1997, Caruso Creations has been at the forefront of Lao artisanal design, producing handcrafted decorative pieces from locally sourced ebony...

Young Lao Artists Share Stories of Life and Dreams at Art Week 2025

Vientiane is hosting its biggest annual art event, Lao Art Week 2025, from 10 to 19 October under the theme “Motion.” More than 100...

Laos Wins Best National Costume at Mister Global 2025 with Mani Khot Tree-Inspired Design

The ancient Mani Khot tree, a sacred symbol rooted in Champasack Province, southern Laos, has taken the global spotlight, inspiring the Best National Costume...

Vientiane’s Running Boom: More Than Just Exercise, It’s a Movement

In recent years, Vientiane has seen a quiet but steady rise in running culture. Once considered a niche activity, running is now gaining traction...

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...