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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,...

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...

2020 Goût de France is bringing Laos to France’s Garden

The 6th edition of French cuisine festival “Goût de France” is back with exciting region inspired creations from French cuisine chefs in Laos. This year’s...

Laos To See Watered Down Lao New Year Activities This Year

Lao New Year celebrations may be scaled back across the country this year, although some events could still take place if the coronavirus situation...