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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...

Nearly Half of Vientiane’s Traffic Lights Are Out of Service or Malfunctioning, Police Says

Faulty traffic lights, flooding, and a growing number of vehicles are worsening traffic congestion...

Laos Faces Minor Floods, Landslides as Tropical Storm Brings Heavy Rain

Heavy rain triggered flooding, landslides, and transport disruptions across parts of Laos over the...

Vientiane Expands BRT Network with New Setthathirath Road Route

On 20 April, Vientiane authorities launched a new Bus Rapid transit (BRT) route connecting...

Vientiane Capital Officially Declares Xangmixay as Its First Sub-District

On 31 December 2025, Vientiane Capital officially designated Xangmixay as its first sub-district (Ta Saeng) in Xaythany district, as part of a country’s administrative...

Vientiane Capital Bans Firecrackers, Fireworks Ahead of Lunar New Year

Authorities in Vientiane Capital have announced a ban on the production, importation, transportation, sale, possession, and use of firecrackers, fireworks, and sky lanterns, both...

Free Bus Services on Opening and Closing Days of the 12th National Games

Vientiane Capital will provide free Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and public bus services on 15 and 25 November, coinciding with the opening and closing...

Over 2,500 Vientiane Students, Teachers to Support 12th National Games

The Vientiane Capital Department of Education and Sports announced that 2,583 teachers and students from eight schools across the city will take part in...

Eight Parking Zones Planned in Vientiane Ahead of BRT Launch

To prepare for the upcoming operation of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, the Vientiane Sustainable Urban Transport Project plans to establish eight parking...

Vientiane Capital Speeds Up Road Repairs in 2025 with LAK 20.91 Billion Budget

Vientiane is fast-tracking repairs on several major roads in 2025 using a budget of LAK 20.91 billion (around USD 1 million), supported by the...