VIENTIANE: Laos has launched a project to empower women and persons with disabilities through the development of One District ...

The US dropped more than 270 million bombs on Laos during the Vietnam War. An estimated 30% of the bombs remain unexploded and are scattered across the country. Some villagers use those bombs as scrap ...

With the economy still in a fragile state, the ruling Lao People’s Revolutionary Party has decided against significant ...

Laos is increasing efforts to involve young people in tackling unexploded ordnance (UXO), placing youth at the center of ...

Vang Vieng, Laos — A second Australian teenager who fell critically ill after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos has died in a hospital in Bangkok, her family said Friday, bringing the death toll in the ...

The more than 250-mile, $6 billion railway is set to cut through the northern part of Laos and is primarily financed and built by the Chinese. So... In Laos, A Chinese-Funded Railway Sparks Hope For ...

With one of the world’s fastest growing economies, a burgeoning digital infrastructure and a thriving community of social media creators, Laos People's Democratic Republic presents a rare opportunity ...

If you love coffee, handmade textiles, and spicy food served in a quiet riverside setting, pin this town on your travel map and start booking your trip for late 2025. Luang Prabang, a UNESCO-listed ...

Are you a refugee, asylum-seeker or stateless person looking for help? Visit the HELP site to find support and services from UNHCR. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic receives only a small number of ...