The legend of the rocket festival In anticipation of the rainy season, Lao people hold a festival to encourage the heavens to open up and deliver rainfall in abundance, so they can be certain of a good rice harvest. More >>>

May 12 , 2012
- Modern houses eating away at Vientiane's charm
Along the roads of Vientiane tall modern buildings are sprouting and spreading rapidly like mushrooms while traditional Lao houses merely pepper the streetscape. More >>>

May 05 , 2012
- Pi Mai beauty queens unveil secrets to their success
The Nang Sangkhan (Miss Lao New Year) pageants took place a few weeks ago now but are still the talk of the town, and many people are keen to know more about the women who won the coveted titles. More >>>

April 28 , 2012
- Quality of Life Assocation: bringing hope to UXO accident survivors
UXO accident survivors, family members of UXO victims and impoverished people living in Xieng Khuang province are learning job skills with the help of a local support group - the Xieng Khuang Quality of Life Association (QLA). More >>>

March 17 , 2012
- Silk weaving ties past traditions with a promising future
Asustainable silk production project underway in Phonkham village, Xieng Khuang province, is helping to preserve the ancient art of silk weaving by introducing modern methods to make the venture more profitable for villagers. More >>>

March 10 , 2012
- Why cycle? Earth's future riding on pedal power
For some in Laos, riding a bicycle is a sign of poverty, but this is not the case for many foreigners like Rob Pollard, who consider it a great way to get some exercise to stay fit and healthy. More >>>

March 3 , 2012
- Rural communities take health into their own hands
Founded 75 years ago, Plan International, or Plan, is one of the oldest and largest children's development organisations in the world. Plan's office in Laos works in Sangthong district, Vientiane, and in the three poorest districts of Bokeo province: Pha Oudom, Paktha, and Meung. More >>>

February 25, 2012
- Plan Laos promotes nutrition in Bokeo province
The nutrition education team of Plan Laos is working with people in Homsouk village, Bokeo province, to fight malnutrition through education about healthy eating. More >>>

February 11, 2012
- National park a sanctuary for birds, nature lovers
The Xuan Thuy National Park in Nam Dinh province, Vietnam, is home to many local and migratory birds who feed and mate in this lush habitat and protected area. More >>>
- Bittersweet battle brewing for Vietnam's coffee culture
The small street coffee shop is a sight that has come to typify the coffee culture so widespread in Hanoi, Vietnam, but such establishments are now under threat from the growing presence of more modern styled cafes. More >>>
- Becoming a monk: an enlightening experience
The majority of Lao men want to be ordained as a Buddhist monk at least once in their lifetime in order to practice and understand dharma, the teachings of the Buddha which lead to enlightenment. More >>>
- Life in a foreign city can be difficult but Lao culture still prevails
The 12 hour flight from Laos to France is well worth it for the attractions such as the beautifully preserved Roman architecture or the sheer civilisation of Paris, but I did wonder if Parisians take life too seriously, are in too much of a hurry, or if they really cared about each other. More >>>
- A healthy dog is a happy dog
Since the dog became a member of the family two years ago, Souk is always pleased to see her pet, which is named Khaoniew.
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- Danger lurks in the online social networking world
After his wife gave birth, an overjoyed father was more than happy to post pictures of his wife and baby son on a social networking site, along with an invitation for his friends to come and celebrate the birth by enjoying a game of cards. . More >>>
- Forget latte, order a durian coffee
Davao City in the Philippines has become renowned among coffee lovers in both Asia and Eurrope for its durian coffee, which is a far cry from anything you're likely to find in your coffee shop back home. More >>>
- The Mother and Child Hospital grows
A wind of change is sweeping through the Mother and Child Hospital in Vientiane, a wind of positive change. The pediatric department has now moved from the hospital to the recently opened Children's Hospital founded by the Republic of Korea.
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- Young hands support poor children
Back when Mr Viengsamone Chittarath (Tar) visited villages in Attapeu, one of Laos' poorest provinces, he was saddened to see children wearing dirty old clothes, with some even having to walk barefoot to school. More >>>
- From country boy to airline pilot
Transport is one of the fundamental keys to economic development in Laos. As a landlocked nation surrounded by five countries, namely Thailand, Myanmar, China, Vietnam and Cambodia, Laos has immense potential to become the region's transport hub.
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- End of Lent - the start of the drinking season?
Long renowned as the land of a million elephants, Laos is also viewed as a land of festivals and celebrations where people need very little excuse to hold a party or family get-together. The majority of festivals are based on the Buddhist faith that dominates the country and festival dates are tied to the lunar calendar. More >>>
- Concern for young Internet users in Vietnam
Easy Internet access has enabled Vietnam to interact with other people and spur development, but concern has arisen because of the inappropriate use of the Internet by young people on their mobile phones. More >>>
- Sculptor ensures history is not forgotten
Statues of former leaders, kings and Buddha represent their life's achievements and provide the next generation with inspiration and examples of lives they should emulate. More >>>
- Disability no obstacle to the determined
The first thing I noticed on a recent visit to the Friendship Village, a shelter for disabled people in Vietnam, were the eye-catching and colourful pictures lining the walls, which reflect the many stories and the unlimited imaginatio.More >>>
- Having fun helps us stay young
On a recent visit to Nong Han district, in Udon Thani, Thailand I noticed that while there were a lot of elderly people there - many over 70 years old – you couldn't help being struck by how healthy and vital they looked.More >>>
- The sad demise of the Javan rhino
In May last year, conservationists were aghast to discover one of the last few Javan rhinos had been killed by poachers in Vietnam's Cat Tien National Park. More >>>
- Rural student shines in national exams
Although rural students are often considered to be at a disadvantage, recent results in the National Upper Seven Examinations last month show that living in a rural area is no impediment to success. More >>>
- Mr Khamsouk: National artist of international renown
Human bones, the carcasses of cattle, cluster bombs and the remnants of war - these are the images representing the inspirations, imagination and emotions of Mr Khamsouk Keomingmaung regarding the suffering of Laos and its people during the Indochina war.
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- Maths whiz takes national honours, despite rural roots
It would come as no big surprise if first place in the mathematics national primary school exam last month went to a student from Vientiane where there are more schools, better teachers and numerous modern facilities. More >>>
- Father paves educational path for his daughter
Meena Lattana, aged 10, may be small in stature but she's already made some big achievements, most notably topping the literature subject at the national exam for the final year of primary school. More >>>
- Kingmai gets public vote for Best Female DJ
For the last 13 years, Ms Vichitsavanh Chanthery (DJ Kingmai), has hosted FM 103.7's World Music programme “Colourful Music” or “Si Sun Sieng Pheng” on Lao National Radio (LNR). More >>>