Vat Simeuang in Vientiane, Laos
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Vat Simeuang, the liveliest temple in Vientiane The best way to get a glimpse of local tradition is to spend some time at Vat Simeuang, the liveliest temple…
Laos, Thailand discuss construction of new Mekong bridge
Monday, April 22, 2013
Laos and Thailand are considering building another ‘friendship’ bridge across the Mekong River between Ubon Ratchathani province in Thailand and Saravan province in Laos. The two sides realise…
Champassak to scrutinise working conditions
Monday, April 22, 2013
Champassak province has warned it will take legal action against employers who are failing to pay workers the recently stipulated increased minimum wage. The authorities will inspect various…
Officials have tough job freeing schools of drugs
Monday, April 22, 2013
Officials are engaged in an uphill battle to free schools from drugs amid rising substance abuse in Vientiane, a senior official has said.
Fukushima two years later
Monday, April 22, 2013
Two years after an earthquake damaged the Fukushima nuclear power plant, fisherman say it’s still unsafe.
Japan tries to revive economy
Monday, April 22, 2013
CNN’s Jill Dougherty speaks to Japan’s finance minister Taro Aso, as his country undertakes major stimulus spending.
Climate change impacts the world
Monday, April 22, 2013
CNN meteorologist, Jenny Harrison discusses how climate change is disrupting weather patterns around the world.
Makbeng is an essential feature of every Buddhist ceremony in Laos
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Makbeng are an essential feature of every Buddhist ceremony in Laos. The bright pieces are an embellishment at any Buddhist ceremony, whether the occasion is a wedding, a…
