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Young Lao Chess Team Wins 12 Medals from Singapore

Laos continues working to develop chess among younger generations.  A group of young Lao players has returned from Singapore with 12 medals after gaining international experience against competitors from across Asia and beyond. Team Laos competed in the 24th ASEAN+ Age Group Chess Championships from 7 to 17 August, earning wins...

Seven Lao Artists Are Taking Life Advice From Cats

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

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...

Nine Border Checkpoints to Discontinue Visa On Arrival Services

According to a notice issued by the Prime Minister’s Office on Wednesday, nine of Laos’s border checkpoints will discontinue providing visa on arrival services...

Laos Releases Stockpiled Rice to Stabilize Market Price

The Lao government has decided to release stockpiled rice to stabilize the market price amid a shortage of rice supply due to the impact...

Lao Tourism Boom attracts Global Hotel Brands

International hotel and resort chain Hilton has announced its plan to open the company’s first hotel chain in the Lao capital Vientiane, marking the...

Laos to study marijuana for medical uses

Laos has formed a task force committee to conduct a study on the potential of marijuana for medicinal use. The committee, led by the Minister...

Xieng Khouang Airport Gets Russian-funded Upgrade

Xieng Khouang Province has renovated its airport in order to provide a smoother service for tourists who visit the Plain of Jars UNESCO World...

S Korea’s KT Launches Epidemic Prevention App in Laos

South Korea’s largest telephone company KT has launched an epidemic prevention application in Laos. The app, dubbed the Global Epidemic Prevention Platform (GEPP), will allow...