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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...

Luang Prabang Boat Racing Leaves Controversy in Wake

A controversial decision has marred the Boat Racing Festival held in Luang Prabang over the weekend, with the Mayor of Luang Prabang questioning his...

Prudential Laos Supports British Embassy Scholarship Program

On 23 August, Prudential Life Assurance (Lao) Company Limited (Prudential Laos) and the British Embassy in Vientiane signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to...

Laos Among CNN’s Top Picks for Asian Street Food

Two delectable dishes from Laos have made CNN's list of the 50 best street foods in Asia. Ping Khao (or Khao jee) and Naem Khao,...

Dressing for Success in Laos

When in Laos, it's always best to do as the Laotians do, particularly when it comes to dress. While western culture has begun to grow...

Samsung Laos Showcases Major Innovations

The "Unveiling the Next Galaxy" event will highlight the exciting new technology released at the "Samsung Global Unpacked 2022" event on 10 August, bringing...

LXML Sepon Preserves Thousands of Years of Lao Cultural Heritage

Lane Xang Minerals Limited Sepon (LXML) presented 1,320 culturally significant historical artifacts to the Lao Government yesterday. The historical artifacts were made from stone,...