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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...

Xayaboury’s Elephant Festival to be Held in February

Xayaboury Province will hold its annual Elephant Festival next month after being suspended for three years owing to the Covid-19 outbreak in the country....

Starbucks Gears up to Open its Second Store in Laos

The global coffee chain is currently setting up its new café at Vientiane's ViewMall and has started advertising on social media about staff requirements...

Lao Food Festival to Take Place This Month

The latest edition of the Lao Food Festival will be held between 24-28 January 2023 at Chao Anouvong park in Vientiane's Chanthabouly district. The festival...

Miss Universe Laos Visits Hmong Community in Minnesota

Miss Universe Laos, Payengxa Lor, was in Minnesota's twin cities to visit family members and supporters who would be cheering her on as the first...

Buddha Park in Vientiane Capital Listed as National Heritage Site

Buddha Park, also known as Wat Xieng Khuan has been selected as the first local national heritage listing in Hatsaifong District, Vientiane Capital. KPL reports...

Vientiane Beans to Vientiane Bars: First Single-Origin Laos Chocolate an Agricultural Milestone

In an interview with Bridget Dooley, Mikael Bronkhorst tells the story of how Chocolate Dream by Mikael came to introduce Laos’ first single-origin chocolate...