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Seven Lao Artists Are Taking Life Advice From Cats

Cats spend much of their day sleeping, stretching in the sun, at times hunting, or just watching the world go by. For a group of Lao artists, those habits have become the inspiration for art. Life feels busier than ever, and Laos is no exception. Seven artists in Laos have...

Sihom Night Market Vendors Left in Limbo Ahead of 25 July Closure

Sihom Night Market in Vientiane Capital will officially close on 25 July, but with...

Laos Launches Cultural Association to Preserve Heritage, Build Soft Power

On 16 July, Laos established a new cultural association tasked with preserving national heritage...

Young Lao Footballers Win International Titles as World Cup Fever Grows

While the FIFA World Cup dominates football headlines, a Lao youth footballers has returned...

Lao President’s Book Donated to 22 Lao Schools Across Vientiane

More than 22 schools across Vientiane Capital received copies of President Thongloun Sisoulith’s memoir...

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...

Vientiane Authorities Beef Up Security for Boat Racing Festival

District authorities have stepped up security for the Boat Racing Festival this year, with an 800-strong force on duty this weekend in Vientiane Capital. According...

Vientiane To See Scaled-Down Boat Racing Festival This Year

The Boat Racing Festival held in Vientiane will feature a smaller fleet than previous years as part of a scaled-down event amid the Covid-19...

The Bricket Delivers High Protein Food to Healthy Consumers

A Thai startup shows how delivering high protein food, such as crickets, to increasingly health-conscious consumers can be good for business. “Our company offers tomorrow’s...

Morning Market Demolition Draws Public Ire

The original Morning Market building in Vientiane Capital has been slated for demolition, however the public has taken to social media against the decision. The...