tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66150371841000750692024-03-14T04:52:28.241-04:00Laoconnection.comAbout all things Lao ລາວLaoconnection.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04605806378634397686noreply@blogger.comBlogger2048125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615037184100075069.post-73033454985685505702024-03-05T07:00:00.017-05:002024-03-06T10:35:01.462-05:00Saeng's selection of 5 Lao dishes<p>This is when Saeng did a video for Buzzfeed's Bring Me food channel back in 2020 talking about his selection of five Lao dishes. Have a look.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Kk2A45AOlQc" width="320" youtube-src-id="Kk2A45AOlQc"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">Source: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kk2A45AOlQc" target="_blank">Bring Me</a> (via Youtube, 2020)</div><p></p>Laoconnection.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04605806378634397686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615037184100075069.post-63183143640133199222024-03-01T07:00:00.044-05:002024-03-08T10:40:09.218-05:00The coffee chain taking over Laos<p>By: Laoconnection.com, March 1, 2024</p><p>If you've visited Laos before you've probably seen and likely visited this store before.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVVgkoQXkTUqRnaA8QXxZGtgQR371mesOwTPmlNtYYYw6Hki43708ItRcL4C0xaPCnLLCtdHhfnghH8y-UjAjvD_IJUl9SgxBlrJDFHCPEx-Mko0O7h7pGkkPq2NErNbeg63f7oUL9q8IrcVquzBoirutf6Vzfps5fMzJTU2RkzHikbejkHXLivlJoCg/s1920/cafeamazon_conceptstore4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Cafe Amazon Laos - concept store - interior" border="0" data-original-height="813" data-original-width="1920" height="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVVgkoQXkTUqRnaA8QXxZGtgQR371mesOwTPmlNtYYYw6Hki43708ItRcL4C0xaPCnLLCtdHhfnghH8y-UjAjvD_IJUl9SgxBlrJDFHCPEx-Mko0O7h7pGkkPq2NErNbeg63f7oUL9q8IrcVquzBoirutf6Vzfps5fMzJTU2RkzHikbejkHXLivlJoCg/w400-h170/cafeamazon_conceptstore4.jpg" title="Cafe Amazon Laos - concept store - interior" width="400"></a></div><p></p><p><span></span></p><a href="https://www.laoconnection.com/2024/03/the-coffee-chain-taking-over-laos.html#more">Read more »</a>Laoconnection.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04605806378634397686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615037184100075069.post-15991922603697985142024-02-20T05:00:00.032-05:002024-02-27T16:22:29.969-05:00It's lap, not larb<div>By: Laoconnection.com, February 20, 2024</div><div><br></div><div>Since there is no international set standard of how to write Lao words into English, you'll often see many spelling variations of the same word. This is often dependent on who's writing and everyone seems to have their own way of writing it out - us included!</div><div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigCb0ADUUHXoDlPzu6Ic7T4kvWvfw72x_CE0nCq-iw52ytyK4JI6Mah2wXQiPoHDuzjcm37vqXWSGbo1CUAHz3dsWSDKXoRuDI3IVZBVvQnMjG6a5ACUygN6y1vhZlrfZv4FADVA57MPavraPlg1oXca2Z2r0LnuRwyPLHhLBPHmO2infWFqh6yM77Ow/s500/laolang_posters3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Lao language poster" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="373" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigCb0ADUUHXoDlPzu6Ic7T4kvWvfw72x_CE0nCq-iw52ytyK4JI6Mah2wXQiPoHDuzjcm37vqXWSGbo1CUAHz3dsWSDKXoRuDI3IVZBVvQnMjG6a5ACUygN6y1vhZlrfZv4FADVA57MPavraPlg1oXca2Z2r0LnuRwyPLHhLBPHmO2infWFqh6yM77Ow/w239-h320/laolang_posters3.jpg" title="Lao language poster" width="239"></a></div><div><br></div><div></div><div><div><b><i><span></span></i></b></div></div><a href="https://www.laoconnection.com/2024/02/its-lap-not-larb.html#more">Read more »</a>Laoconnection.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04605806378634397686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615037184100075069.post-50967931748936672652024-02-19T05:00:00.004-05:002024-02-20T10:50:27.356-05:00How Valentine's Day is celebrated in Laos<p>By: Laoconnection.com, February 19, 2024</p><p>Like their international counterparts, Lao people will celebrate it on the 14th of February. However, Valentine's Day is a relatively new celebratory day in Laos in that people have only really taken it on more within the last 5 years or so.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP77DoTCrL-xcQAh4Flh3oXhEXhiBtTgN3nFxYH1Beg44p4GLIAZ8OZ0dAhooW921-4t6XT7elKuYC0kOCvzus0f272Es5OV2UYrMwzwbwpFAoUsqXJWle1Ab8lxUEcgwFPQtSl50OWcSqmOEMboPHz3AX8TiNFCjWmb8_0PBj2UID0OdOE4PS5pD2qw/s280/img_heartlovelcw.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Heart shape image with "Love is in the air" written on the inside" border="0" data-original-height="255" data-original-width="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP77DoTCrL-xcQAh4Flh3oXhEXhiBtTgN3nFxYH1Beg44p4GLIAZ8OZ0dAhooW921-4t6XT7elKuYC0kOCvzus0f272Es5OV2UYrMwzwbwpFAoUsqXJWle1Ab8lxUEcgwFPQtSl50OWcSqmOEMboPHz3AX8TiNFCjWmb8_0PBj2UID0OdOE4PS5pD2qw/s16000/img_heartlovelcw.jpg" title="Valentine's Day in Laos"></a></div><p><span></span></p><a href="https://www.laoconnection.com/2024/02/how-valentines-day-is-celebrated-in-laos.html#more">Read more »</a>Laoconnection.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04605806378634397686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615037184100075069.post-64398470132828393992024-02-16T05:00:00.011-05:002024-02-16T05:00:00.218-05:00Kpop Star Felix spotted in Laos<p>By: Laoconnection.com, February 14, 2024</p><p>Felix Yongbok Lee from the famous Korean k-pop band Stray Kids was reportedly spotted in Laos last week. He chose to spend his Lunar New Year vacation there doing volunteer work. News outlets and social media in South Korea began reporting the news on February 7, 2024. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGYCAq4tv4HN1WOlfpi_bHenXR3Vp-SKdWU7zf2njJowEeUcVPRqpxQJtqpSVNUQ9oYmyQ2WE2wfw7qbc8g5F9GEpeQBdHk0cbHuIu1va1tzHi2Nw66QN5yRlgFznxRf4_oiAONFGqqysmF1N4WE8pSTqlLfZZtTkDdWbD0cpJDOW5A1KaRTxzb_bRnA/s1090/kpop_straykids_felix.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Felix Yongbok Lee" border="0" data-original-height="1090" data-original-width="680" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGYCAq4tv4HN1WOlfpi_bHenXR3Vp-SKdWU7zf2njJowEeUcVPRqpxQJtqpSVNUQ9oYmyQ2WE2wfw7qbc8g5F9GEpeQBdHk0cbHuIu1va1tzHi2Nw66QN5yRlgFznxRf4_oiAONFGqqysmF1N4WE8pSTqlLfZZtTkDdWbD0cpJDOW5A1KaRTxzb_bRnA/w250-h400/kpop_straykids_felix.jpg" title="Felix Yongbok Lee" width="250"></a></div><p></p><p><span></span></p><a href="https://www.laoconnection.com/2024/02/kpop-star-felix-spotted-in-laos.html#more">Read more »</a>Laoconnection.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04605806378634397686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615037184100075069.post-49093163197761505592024-02-15T06:00:00.002-05:002024-02-15T06:00:00.133-05:00Enjoy the view, flying over Laos - Visit Laos Year 2024<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/d1Z7MY42Mak" width="320" youtube-src-id="d1Z7MY42Mak"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Source: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1Z7MY42Mak" target="_blank">Piano Relax</a> (via Youtube)</div><p></p>Laoconnection.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04605806378634397686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615037184100075069.post-27430664057370009172024-02-14T06:00:00.001-05:002024-02-14T06:00:00.133-05:00Laos to reap little profit from growth of farm exports<p>Source: <a href="https://www.rfa.org/english/news/laos/exports-02092024141323.html" target="_blank">RFA Lao</a>, February 9, 2024</p><p>A 20% year-over-year increase of agricultural exports from Laos in 2023 was largely on the back of Chinese plantations, according to trade officials, meaning that the country will reap few of the profits.</p><p>Members of the business community told RFA Lao that the government needs to review its approach to foreign investment while improving its agricultural output to avoid a deepening trade deficit and improve the living standards of farmers in Laos.</p><p><span></span></p><a href="https://www.laoconnection.com/2024/02/laos-to-reap-little-profit-from-growth.html#more">Read more »</a>Laoconnection.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04605806378634397686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615037184100075069.post-57009133561414971592024-02-14T05:30:00.002-05:002024-02-14T09:37:30.622-05:00Laos urged to join Ottawa mine convention<p>Source: <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/02/12/laos-urged-to-join-ottawa-mine-convention" target="_blank">The Star</a> (Myannmar), February 12, 2024</p><p>Phnom Penh - Ly Thuch, first vice-president of the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA), has requested that Laos join the Ottawa Convention as the 165th state party, pledging that the kingdom will support Laos’ mine clearance efforts and adherence to the convention.</p><p><span></span></p><a href="https://www.laoconnection.com/2024/02/laos-urged-to-join-ottawa-mine.html#more">Read more »</a>Laoconnection.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04605806378634397686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615037184100075069.post-53746387299931615032024-02-14T05:00:00.001-05:002024-02-14T05:00:00.134-05:00Laos strongly raises tourist target for this year<p>Source: <a href="https://en.vietnamplus.vn/laos-strongly-raises-tourist-target-for-this-year/279478.vnp" target="_blank">VietnamPlus</a>, February 13, 2024</p><p>Vientiane – The Lao Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism hopes 6.2 million domestic and foreign tourists will make trips to the country in 2024, much higher than the initial target of 4.6 million set in late 2023.</p><p><span></span></p><a href="https://www.laoconnection.com/2024/02/laos-strongly-raises-tourist-target-for.html#more">Read more »</a>Laoconnection.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04605806378634397686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615037184100075069.post-579139933483340012024-02-13T18:00:00.003-05:002024-02-13T18:56:00.709-05:00Lao Elephant Festival 2024 hoped to attract visitors to Xayaboury<p>Source: <a href="https://en.vietnamplus.vn/lao-elephant-festival-2024-hoped-to-attract-visitors-to-xayaboury/275793.vnp" target="_blank">VietnamPlus</a>, January 4, 2024</p><p>The famous Elephant Festival of Laos will run from February 12-18 in the northwestern province of Xayaboury.</p><p>Phetphixay Sounvilay, Deputy Governor of Xayaboury, said that the festival, the 17th of its kind, aims to not only continue preserving the beauty of customs, traditional culture and lifestyle of Lao ethnic people, but also raise awareness about the conservation of elephants. It is also an opportunity to attract a large number of domestic and foreign tourists to Laos and the province in particular.</p><p><span></span></p><a href="https://www.laoconnection.com/2024/02/lao-elephant-festival-2024-hoped-to.html#more">Read more »</a>Laoconnection.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04605806378634397686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615037184100075069.post-28640264037914147472024-02-13T06:00:00.003-05:002024-02-13T16:54:10.451-05:00Luangprabang Film Festival - where is it now?<p>By: Laoconnection.com, February 12, 2024</p><p><i style="font-weight: bold;">New Name</i></p><p>Two years ago, the Luang Prabang Film Festival had to change its name. For unknown reasons, local Lao officials made the ask to have it changed shortly before the 2022 film festival was set to open. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl9iGWtynTcTrD481Zla_3GYRo1FKEvFpKILHrosgVddkTR_ftjV3KuevfiCFb8JBOwDvPkUkrrYJpq-apkHXn-1-J5Q-rdN2oqpqdI3aqXr6OksOXdKnnLMprM2uztgnREXxtsph7fA10LQ0jQz-Enn20tJ4U45JjJrZ1K2n1lHhpQo75gdDyRvTHAw/s616/bluechairfilmslogo.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Blue Chair Film logo" border="0" data-original-height="616" data-original-width="347" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl9iGWtynTcTrD481Zla_3GYRo1FKEvFpKILHrosgVddkTR_ftjV3KuevfiCFb8JBOwDvPkUkrrYJpq-apkHXn-1-J5Q-rdN2oqpqdI3aqXr6OksOXdKnnLMprM2uztgnREXxtsph7fA10LQ0jQz-Enn20tJ4U45JjJrZ1K2n1lHhpQo75gdDyRvTHAw/w180-h320/bluechairfilmslogo.jpg" title="Blue Chair Film logo" width="180"></a></div><br><span></span><a href="https://www.laoconnection.com/2024/02/luangprabang-film-festival-where-is-it.html#more">Read more »</a>Laoconnection.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04605806378634397686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615037184100075069.post-54670627818246421442024-02-11T05:00:00.029-05:002024-02-13T17:45:19.856-05:00Calendar of events - Visit Laos Year 2024<div>No matter what time of the year you visit Laos, you're sure to find some celebration happening. The events are a great way to get involved, have fun, participate in or just watch the activities, and learn about Lao culture.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcyoSRzvKTi-NPffxHVmaIWc4fizmJZadCzYRcTUHXL6Ar1CtKlrGGM-RiUQQV3yUepFue8ICXuZsFdoGs1gQr7EuNcUJCM-bVvwmip9ULI6xFkxC2-yZeyLG0WVBeaGic1ESZ7Te4rPtEFdcxtOqHquZsEuD5vvFtzkj0xITuhuDHjsYzgwAXpWi3WA/s364/img_laolifecollage_stampspaintings.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Lao culture collage" border="0" data-original-height="308" data-original-width="364" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcyoSRzvKTi-NPffxHVmaIWc4fizmJZadCzYRcTUHXL6Ar1CtKlrGGM-RiUQQV3yUepFue8ICXuZsFdoGs1gQr7EuNcUJCM-bVvwmip9ULI6xFkxC2-yZeyLG0WVBeaGic1ESZ7Te4rPtEFdcxtOqHquZsEuD5vvFtzkj0xITuhuDHjsYzgwAXpWi3WA/w320-h271/img_laolifecollage_stampspaintings.jpg" title="Lao culture collage" width="320"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Image: Lao culture collage</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><span></span></div><a href="https://www.laoconnection.com/2024/02/quick-look-calendar-of-events-visit.html#more">Read more »</a>Laoconnection.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04605806378634397686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615037184100075069.post-61249624244157901472024-02-10T06:00:00.001-05:002024-02-10T06:00:00.142-05:00Tempting you to visit - Visit Laos Year 2024<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/n-eI8Z1WPZU" width="320" youtube-src-id="n-eI8Z1WPZU"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">Source: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-eI8Z1WPZU" target="_blank">Relaxing Travels 4K</a> (via Youtube)</div><p></p>Laoconnection.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04605806378634397686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615037184100075069.post-82670605776049625292024-02-09T06:00:00.000-05:002024-02-09T06:00:00.159-05:00Laos Attracts Big Celebrity Names<p>Source: Jonathan Meadley, <a href="https://laotiantimes.com/2024/01/24/laos-attracts-big-celebrity-names-in-2023/" target="_blank">Laotian Times</a>, January 24, 2024</p><p>From big-name YouTubers to Asian superstars and Hollywood actors, Laos has welcomed some big names to the country over the past year. Here‘s a quick snapshot of the people who visited Asia’s hidden gem in 2023:</p><p><b><i><span></span></i></b></p><a href="https://www.laoconnection.com/2024/02/laos-attracts-big-celebrity-names.html#more">Read more »</a>Laoconnection.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04605806378634397686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615037184100075069.post-6570532964138616592024-02-08T06:00:00.010-05:002024-02-10T23:43:02.068-05:00World Bank's Public Finance Review of Lao PDR 2023<p><b>Title: </b>Lao PDR 2023 - Forging Ahead: Restoring Stability and Boosting Prosperity - Public Finance Review<br><b>By: </b> World Bank<br><b>Publisher, Year:</b> World Bank, January 9, 2024<br><b>Price:</b> Free download</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGSQBCHmdWy_bibp3WZFAszWxPhhpGf7x6abYL0BCG21B5ugoU_YaXYylfEQN2RP1crWpJKHsUfRurq_sMTvmygB05Q_prl0cDzBQrXPMLTudQYM5bRytoRRbwxjiYmdxhLMM-n-Pkpc7-TKqb9qlhE9NHmzCVG-LOL0Nw5zdpdE0cuvS8a7B5I4nHqw/s923/worldbank_public-expenditure-review-lao-pdr-2023_cover.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="World Bank's Public Finance Review of Lao PDR 2023 - cover image" border="0" data-original-height="923" data-original-width="753" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGSQBCHmdWy_bibp3WZFAszWxPhhpGf7x6abYL0BCG21B5ugoU_YaXYylfEQN2RP1crWpJKHsUfRurq_sMTvmygB05Q_prl0cDzBQrXPMLTudQYM5bRytoRRbwxjiYmdxhLMM-n-Pkpc7-TKqb9qlhE9NHmzCVG-LOL0Nw5zdpdE0cuvS8a7B5I4nHqw/w522-h640/worldbank_public-expenditure-review-lao-pdr-2023_cover.jpg" title="World Bank's Public Finance Review of Lao PDR 2023 - cover image" width="522"></a></div><br><p><b><i>Publisher's Abstract</i></b></p><p>The Lao PDR is facing unprecedented macroeconomic challenges, which jeopardize hard-won development gains. Over the past two decades, the country attracted considerable foreign investment and fostered regional integration, which contributed to a long period of high economic growth. Many human development indicators improved during the period 2000–2019, including child and maternal mortality, school enrolment, income poverty, and gender equity. </p><p><span></span></p><a href="https://www.laoconnection.com/2024/02/world-banks-public-finance-review-of.html#more">Read more »</a>Laoconnection.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04605806378634397686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615037184100075069.post-89961508399201235212024-02-07T07:00:00.002-05:002024-02-08T08:26:57.487-05:00Villagers Protest in Xieng Khouang Over Alleged Land Grab<p>Source: <a href="http://LaotianTimes.com" target="_blank">LaotianTimes.com</a>, January 24, 2024</p><p>Villagers of Xang village, Khoun district, Xieng Khouang Province, launched a protest against an alleged land grab by Phengxay Sole Ltd. Company (“the company”) on 22 January.</p><p>The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sivid.nor/posts/pfbid02LrhJM96GQGkqBzfxJ2n7G86jKw3yzuQJKWUovBFhBhRpg1u3Q119fAqLRsBmQ7uTl" target="_blank">30 minute long video</a> shows spokespeople for the village, including the Village Chief, advocating against the issuing of the land rights certificate to the company.</p><p><b><i><span></span></i></b></p><a href="https://www.laoconnection.com/2024/02/villagers-protest-in-xieng-khouang-over.html#more">Read more »</a>Laoconnection.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04605806378634397686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615037184100075069.post-61101457643553182212024-02-07T06:00:00.041-05:002024-02-07T11:28:30.421-05:00Get your tickets to Sabaidee Fest 2024<p></p><span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/QtblWx6eWLw" width="320" youtube-src-id="QtblWx6eWLw"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">Source: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtblWx6eWLw" target="_blank">Sabaidee Fest 2024</a> (via Youtube)</div><p>Riding on the success of last year's incredible success, this year's Sabaidee Fest pre-sale ticket has already begun in earnest. Don't miss out! </p><p>More details below and at their website.</p><p><span></span></p><a href="https://www.laoconnection.com/2024/02/get-your-tickets-to-sabaidee-fest-2024.html#more">Read more »</a>Laoconnection.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04605806378634397686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615037184100075069.post-19203630019254145882024-02-06T06:00:00.015-05:002024-02-06T22:07:21.535-05:00High inflation in Laos - it's been worse before<p>By: Laoconnection.com, February 6, 2024</p><p>For Laos, the start of 2024 has seen continued news of high inflation throughout the economy in many sectors and across a variety of products and services. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc04LcqJfFUi8eNyvRRuCImcbXcB9GwfrN8naR9evAEmaVQOEjiXvs596sJfPmNAXRDEna7_CWDLzABglerPCmlF78ttIXTAI6c2yMBA0Od9RJeZPkN5jT6M9LFehR5FUNW53f1aDA8U37KJAyryXVbFYrXIGgbCgCNLqdwmqDPJJC3QBjkykGJY0LCw/s884/img_inflation.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Inflation graphic" border="0" data-original-height="636" data-original-width="884" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc04LcqJfFUi8eNyvRRuCImcbXcB9GwfrN8naR9evAEmaVQOEjiXvs596sJfPmNAXRDEna7_CWDLzABglerPCmlF78ttIXTAI6c2yMBA0Od9RJeZPkN5jT6M9LFehR5FUNW53f1aDA8U37KJAyryXVbFYrXIGgbCgCNLqdwmqDPJJC3QBjkykGJY0LCw/w320-h230/img_inflation.jpg" title="Inflation graphic" width="320"></a></div><br>While the Lao government has the goal of getting inflation to 9% for 2024, it remains in the double digits at the time of this writing. The average inflation in 2023 was 31.2%, according to the Lao Statistics Bureau.<p></p><p>As bad as the inflation rate currently is in Laos, is this the worst inflation the country has seen?</p><p><span></span></p><a href="https://www.laoconnection.com/2024/02/high-inflation-in-laos-its-been-worse.html#more">Read more »</a>Laoconnection.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04605806378634397686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615037184100075069.post-33374489557838088932024-02-05T06:00:00.009-05:002024-02-05T14:16:32.826-05:00Education in Laos - 3 connected challenges<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioZRimkgFIpeZlKPsnifAtW9F_x9jMczu0QLyi1vm4qooet5P3TRHhJ50qgoxFHvCUqNBNi-MdSWyEULyKd_hQMJZJGPBzGmlDRvnJp8XO8C6Va7XO9SCQHBcW9IK_fWt1YAQ3M2o2VFgAWfpSSK5oaR8IrpgASVKrTusQJRdYE68BCOXBUivnu-AEqg/s780/LaosPEIRInfographic_edu.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="World Bank - Education in Laos - 3 connected challenges" border="0" data-original-height="621" data-original-width="780" height="510" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioZRimkgFIpeZlKPsnifAtW9F_x9jMczu0QLyi1vm4qooet5P3TRHhJ50qgoxFHvCUqNBNi-MdSWyEULyKd_hQMJZJGPBzGmlDRvnJp8XO8C6Va7XO9SCQHBcW9IK_fWt1YAQ3M2o2VFgAWfpSSK5oaR8IrpgASVKrTusQJRdYE68BCOXBUivnu-AEqg/w640-h510/LaosPEIRInfographic_edu.webp" title="World Bank - Education in Laos - 3 connected challenges" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Source: <a href="https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/infographic/2024/01/29/education-in-laos-3-connected-challenges" target="_blank">World Bank</a>, January 29, 2024</div>Laoconnection.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04605806378634397686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615037184100075069.post-10818862246469029622024-02-04T06:00:00.007-05:002024-02-04T06:00:00.227-05:00BCEL Launches New Payment App for Tourists During Visit Laos Year 2024<p>Source: Namfon Chanthavong, <a href="https://laotiantimes.com/2024/02/02/bcel-launches-new-payment-app-for-tourists-during-visit-laos-year-2024/" target="_blank">Laotian Times</a>, February 2, 2024</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtSSAG7yclzRhTh9rhkxlIsluq9xS_T1fRdVPwPsjrImxqcbdbMra6AIH3yty1_CF50amVJ9Ob8xaejwR9gGV4U4FVDE-fL4OXQzeEkw8X__XvWXqz9SGwl82rVcq-nzwpcQujwwyg28cwOVZlnP3Qiaq63qLsDu4norWjqEneDLk8L_UzupAbgaYhow/s843/ezykip.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Ezykip app on a phone" border="0" data-original-height="825" data-original-width="843" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtSSAG7yclzRhTh9rhkxlIsluq9xS_T1fRdVPwPsjrImxqcbdbMra6AIH3yty1_CF50amVJ9Ob8xaejwR9gGV4U4FVDE-fL4OXQzeEkw8X__XvWXqz9SGwl82rVcq-nzwpcQujwwyg28cwOVZlnP3Qiaq63qLsDu4norWjqEneDLk8L_UzupAbgaYhow/w320-h313/ezykip.jpg" title="Ezykip app on a phone" width="320"></a></div><br>Banque pour le Commerce Exterieur Lao Public (BCEL) has unveiled the EZyKip application in a bid to streamline currency exchange for tourists visiting Laos during Visit Laos Year 2024.<p></p><p><span></span></p><a href="https://www.laoconnection.com/2024/02/bcel-launches-new-payment-app-for.html#more">Read more »</a>Laoconnection.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04605806378634397686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615037184100075069.post-68383793783905757452024-02-03T06:00:00.021-05:002024-02-03T23:33:27.639-05:00Most slithery new book<p><b>Title:</b> The Snakes of Laos<br><b>By:</b> Patrick David, Alexandre Teynié, Gernot Vogel<br><b>Publisher, Year:</b> Edition Chimaira, 2023<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9783-89973-129-3<br><b>Price: </b>258€</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlPO5DNb6ImXF-QKYoFxKN8fr_qH0gBdT8cYBilG5K_Mvw4wcnvOOOaYqnKPigPdqDdPh3kJk2D2S7Ff5v4G0UtvRiWyQsJfInLM4c-HEGpe9SqSWUIkydM1lHcVwEvaN4D7_NwGy9bg0S0XNSp1XPWOQIvDKNIE-YUHHyvc_L5HcS94uW36SEdDMirw/s1200/laobook_thesnakesoflaos.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Snakes of Laos book cover" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="847" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlPO5DNb6ImXF-QKYoFxKN8fr_qH0gBdT8cYBilG5K_Mvw4wcnvOOOaYqnKPigPdqDdPh3kJk2D2S7Ff5v4G0UtvRiWyQsJfInLM4c-HEGpe9SqSWUIkydM1lHcVwEvaN4D7_NwGy9bg0S0XNSp1XPWOQIvDKNIE-YUHHyvc_L5HcS94uW36SEdDMirw/w452-h640/laobook_thesnakesoflaos.jpg" title="The Snakes of Laos book cover" width="452"></a></div>If you're into snakes found in Laos and have a few hundred dollars to put down, then this book could be for you. Not only is the price jaw-dropping but physically it comes in at a whopping 4.3kg (9.5Ibs) and contains 900+ pages that's chalk full of details and pictures.<p></p><p>This book is likely to be the most definitive publication on this reptile for the country of Laos and will likely become the go-to reference for years to come for anyone looking for information on snakes found in the region. The level of research and detail is impressive.</p><p><span></span></p><a href="https://www.laoconnection.com/2024/02/most-slithery-new-book.html#more">Read more »</a>Laoconnection.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04605806378634397686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615037184100075069.post-86964311330898954642024-02-02T06:30:00.001-05:002024-02-02T06:30:00.135-05:00Laos earns US$1.4 billion from agricultural exports in 2023<p>Source: <a href="https://www.vientianetimes.org.la/freefreenews/freecontent_24_Laowearns_y24.php" target="_blank">Vientiane Times</a>, February 2, 2024</p><p>Laos earned more than US$1.4 billion from the export of agricultural produce last year, exceeding the target for 2023 by 20.18 percent.</p><p>Reporting on developments in the sector, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Mr Thongphat Vongmany said the value of production in agriculture and forestry grew by 3.4 percent in 2023, accounting for 21.4 percent of gross domestic product.</p><p><span></span></p><a href="https://www.laoconnection.com/2024/02/laos-earns-us14-billion-from.html#more">Read more »</a>Laoconnection.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04605806378634397686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615037184100075069.post-15425415129872895972024-02-01T06:30:00.007-05:002024-02-01T10:51:47.295-05:00Fears grow that dam across Mekong River in Laos could harm World Heritage site of Luang Prabang<p>Source: David Rising, <a href="https://apnews.com/article/luang-prabang-laos-unesco-world-heritage-9370038fe4d133f2388ce3cd92efb9af" target="_blank">Associated Press</a>, February 1, 2024</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgswEg4W60EfWcouTXNEd-sX8QuTAsMnP1xrZ_WnoYH0IDVBO1X97yUz9G8ohXzZ7D7cqy1eYgTamYylqIoPEAJthMrbIhsUPfv6XHyqjILZWFJMFMIPqM8hm1k3rqZPsMeyKuVq_g_ZxNjdVdvxSiyE9Vyzd9iZwzxeWgl-SFsFnBJcD09WlEp9iCz3A/s977/luangprabangdamconstruction_20240128.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Luangprabang dam construction - January 28, 2024" border="0" data-original-height="581" data-original-width="977" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgswEg4W60EfWcouTXNEd-sX8QuTAsMnP1xrZ_WnoYH0IDVBO1X97yUz9G8ohXzZ7D7cqy1eYgTamYylqIoPEAJthMrbIhsUPfv6XHyqjILZWFJMFMIPqM8hm1k3rqZPsMeyKuVq_g_ZxNjdVdvxSiyE9Vyzd9iZwzxeWgl-SFsFnBJcD09WlEp9iCz3A/w640-h380/luangprabangdamconstruction_20240128.jpg" title="Luangprabang dam construction - January 28, 2024" width="640"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Photo Source: AP, January 28, 2024</div><br>LUANG PRABANG, Laos (AP) — Landlocked Laos doesn’t have the famous beaches of its neighbors to attract tourists, but instead relies on the pristine beauty of its mountains and rivers and historical sites to bring in visitors.<p></p><p><span></span></p><a href="https://www.laoconnection.com/2024/02/fears-grow-that-dam-across-mekong-river.html#more">Read more »</a>Laoconnection.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04605806378634397686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615037184100075069.post-81494691770055016042024-02-01T06:00:00.021-05:002024-02-01T21:54:59.054-05:00Champa Meuang Lao - Free Lao-English Magazine<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH3hltkSAI_DqjYv49H_cb-vcMMAKJuspPVjaqiuPJyg52AkYN65LE9GWpvoSzKVPhtIJAsO883RziwTKb0ZAKup3B13ItEx9PenhXIjKwIfGeuwJa6maolv8rTozkP0_8RqJHEoS70CXmoOTb2iJhuBD0cdKsn7vx-VLtSh3eT180jWvIAMi9tJdvxQ/s1606/champameuanglao_magazinecovers.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Champa Meuang Lao magazine covers" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1606" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH3hltkSAI_DqjYv49H_cb-vcMMAKJuspPVjaqiuPJyg52AkYN65LE9GWpvoSzKVPhtIJAsO883RziwTKb0ZAKup3B13ItEx9PenhXIjKwIfGeuwJa6maolv8rTozkP0_8RqJHEoS70CXmoOTb2iJhuBD0cdKsn7vx-VLtSh3eT180jWvIAMi9tJdvxQ/w640-h318/champameuanglao_magazinecovers.jpg" title="Champa Meuang Lao magazine covers" width="640"></a></p><p><br>This magazine continually gets better and better! For those who don't know, it's Lao Airlines official inflight magazine. Some people might assume these types of magazines might be a bit of a bore but in this case, we can't get enough of it. It's a beautiful magazine.</p><p><span></span></p><a href="https://www.laoconnection.com/2024/02/champa-meuang-lao-free-lao-english.html#more">Read more »</a>Laoconnection.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04605806378634397686noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6615037184100075069.post-35652176791147450072024-01-30T07:00:00.008-05:002024-01-30T14:06:30.553-05:00How different Southeast Asian cultures preserve meat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iicVZqczLdM" width="320" youtube-src-id="iicVZqczLdM"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">Source: <a href="https://youtu.be/iicVZqczLdM?si=xLNLOIou4kXvHHQD" target="_blank">CNA Insider</a> (via Youtube)</div><p></p>Laoconnection.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04605806378634397686noreply@blogger.com0