The opener of the new season of A Closer Look takes us to Laos, Southeast Asia’s only landlocked country. But also, at least according to one celebrity chef, the top food destination of the world. CNN …
Chinese New Year celebrations goes big in Laos
VIENTIANE, Jan 23 (Xinhua): Lao people and overseas Chinese here enjoyed a festive event in the capital, featuring lion dances, firecrackers and food to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year.
A Touch of Populism and Austerity from Laos’ New PM
A month after his appointment, Sonexay Siphandone has given some indication of how he plans to tackle the country’s severe economic challenges.
Orphaned Moon Bear Siblings Rescued in Laos
A pair of orphaned moon bear siblings became the first rescues of the year for Free the Bears after being brought to the Tat Kuang Si Bear Rescue Centre in Luang Prabang, Laos.The brother and sister …
Laos to experience cold wave during the Lunar New Year holidays
VIENTIANE, Jan 21 (Laotian Times): The cold weather conditions will continue to sweep over all of Laos with moderate to strong winds during the Lunar New Year holidays, says the Meteorology and …
Cambodia, Laos hold monthlong training for deminers
Cambodia and Laos on January 9 kicked off a month-long joint demining training session. The training aims to exchange experience and knowledge between the Lao National Unexploded Ordnance Programme …
Laidback relaxation in Luang Prabang
Remember what the slow pace of life was like? I don’t. But this is exactly why places like Luang Prabang in Laos exist. It is to remind us that once in a while we have to take time to enjoy life at a …
Minister: PM’s Lao visit achieves comprehensive, substantial results
The official visit to Laos by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is a success. PM Pham Minh Chinh and his Lao counterpart Sonexay Siphandone before talks (Photo: VNA) The official visit to Laos by Prime …
Vietnam, Laos agree to increase economic partnership
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and new Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone agreed to increase economic partnership and support each other in post-pandemic recovery on Wednesday. During a talk at the …
Alumni from ’67’ School Reunite at Chinese New Year Event in Laos
Alumni from “67” School make dumplings during the 2023 “Happy Chinese New Year” Festival at the China Cultural Center in Vientiane, Laos, Jan. 10, 2023. More than 50 alumni from “67” School took part …