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President Donald Trump on Monday placed a 25% tax on goods imported from Japan and South Korea, as well as new tariff rates ...
More than just a spiritual sanctuary, the pagoda plays a vital role in preserving the Vietnamese language and fostering cultural identity among generations of overseas Vietnamese growing up far from ...
Vientiane (VNA) – Nestled at the heart of Vientiane, Phat Tich Pagoda has quietly become a cultural beacon for the Vietnamese community in Laos. More than just a spiritual sanctuary, the pagoda ...
Despite their vast lands, Cambodia and Laos are surprisingly empty. Factors like geography, history, and economics have kept these countries underpopulated, making them unique in the region.
Kensuke Yamaguchi is a project assistant professor at the University of Tokyo. Laos' National Power Development Plan (NPDP), published in 2020, marked a critical turning point in the country's ...
This article explores the list of landlocked countries in Asia, each with their significant history and latest international dynamics.
Laos is a land of breathtaking natural beauty, from the stunning Kuang Si Falls in Luang Prabang to the vast plains of the ...
Yong Lao Geography Professor Yong Lao believes he can make an impact on climate change using cartography. “If an image is worth a thousand words,” Lao said, “a map is worth a thousand images.” And, he ...
Ian Baird, a political ecologist at the Department of Geography, University of Wisconsin–Madison, said inflation and economic pressure have deepened corruption in Laos.
A little town known as a backpacker paradise in northern Laos has come under the spotlight for a mass poisoning case that has killed at least six tourists and potentially injured scores of others.