A fearless young Lao woman, dubbed “Brave Leena,” who became an internet sensation last week for fighting off a thief has received a large number of donations from the public.
Laos Could Introduce Fast-Track Immigration Policy This Week
Laos is expected to launch a fast-track immigration program this week that will allow Chinese nationals to enter the country with shorter quarantine times.
Protection of Traditional Designs from Plagiarism Discussed at National Event

The urgent need to protect handicraft-related intellectual property rights was discussed at the annual Lao Handicrafts Festival in Vientiane last week.
Authorities to Renew Search for Missing Grandfather
Authorities are to renew the search for a 95-year-old grandfather missing since early October near the popular Nam Pien Yorla Pa resort.
That Luang Festival To Be Held Over Three Days This Year
The That Luang Festival in Vientiane will feature smaller celebrations than previous years and will be held over just three days.
Brave Lao Woman Fends Off Bag Snatcher in Bike Stunt
A fearless young Lao woman has become an internet sensation after ramming her scooter into the bike of a would-be bag snatcher.
United Nations Seeks Qualified Lao Nationals to Join Ranks
The United Nations (UN) Secretariat is seeking qualified Lao nationals to apply for its 2020 Young Professionals Programme (YPP).
The YPP is a recruitment initiative for talented, highly qualified professionals to start a career as an international civil servant in the United Nations Secretariat. It consists of a very competitive entrance examination process and professional development once those successful start their career with the UN. Every year, countries that are unrepresented or under-represented in the UN are invited to take part in the examination process.
In its history, Laos has only had one national working in the UN Secretariat in New York City. Dr. Anoulak Kittikhoun served as lead desk officer for the Pacific region at the UN Department of Political Affairs from 2010-2014.
Watch an interview with Dr. Anoulak on Lao Youth Radio where he discusses his journey to becoming the first Lao national to work at the UN Secretariat.
Who is eligible?
The online exams will be held for nationals of a participating country with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least a 3-year equivalent degree relevant to the subject area of the exam. Applicants must also be 32 years of age or younger and be fluent in English and/or French.
What areas are covered in the 2020 exam?
This year, the three subject matters covered are Management & Administration, Global Communications, and Political Affairs & Human Rights.
How to apply?
Applications have started to be accepted since August 2020 through the UN’s online recruitment platforms: careers.un.org / inspira.un.org. Applicants are strongly encouraged to make use of the following resources:
Tropical Storm Saudel to Hit Southern Laos on Sunday
Tropical storm Saudel could hit southern Laos on Sunday as it makes its way from Danang, Vietnam.