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Deported to Laos, US Returnees Find Their Way in an Unfamiliar Home

The men behind a barbecue grill in Vientiane speak English more easily than Lao. Some spent decades in the United States. Others left Laos as babies and did not return until they were sent back years later. Now, a small group of deportees is working together to run a barbecue restaurant...

Lao Classics Take on New Sound at Orchestra Concert in Vientiane

The Lao National Culture Hall was packed on 19 September, with more than 1,000...

Miss Universe Dispute Leaves Six Southeast Asian Franchises in Limbo

The Miss Universe Organization is facing a major dispute just weeks before its 75th...

Young Lao Chess Team Wins 12 Medals from Singapore

Laos continues working to develop chess among younger generations.  A group of young Lao players...

Seven Lao Artists Are Taking Life Advice From Cats

Cats spend much of their day sleeping, stretching in the sun, at times hunting,...

International Fisheries Experts Introduced to Lao Fish Larb

A 55-second video recipe for the Lao People’s Democratic Republic’s ever-popular Larb (or Laab) made with Mekong River fish and prepared by Food and...

Ministry Plans to Launch Online Education System

The Lao Ministry of Education and Sports (MOES) plans to introduce online learning into the national education system and enhance children's access to digital...

Vientiane’s Footpath Vigilante Returns to “Free the Footpath” Again

A foreign woman residing in Vientiane who regularly takes a stand against motorbike traffic on the footpath has been captured on video again. In this...

Vang Vieng Expressway Contractor Clarifies Delay

The contractor responsible for the Vientiane to Vang Vieng Expressway has confirmed the road will be open for use by 31 December this year. According...

Thai Students Create 3D-Printed GPS Alms Bowl

Students in Thailand have designed an alms bowl for monks with GPS tracking, allowing villagers to view the route of monks for almsgiving in...

New Lao National Museum Officially Opens

The Lao National Museum officially opened at its new location on Tuesday, with exhibits from the nation's rich history on display for visitors. Exhibits at...