Nearly all of Luang Prabang's population are no longer considered poorImage: Tommy Walker/DW In Laos, the criteria for being free from poverty include stable employment, a permanent home ...

Luang Prabang in northern Laos used tourism to become virtually free of poverty. But Laos is still one of the poorest ...

In March this year, Mayor Viengthong Hatsachan said improvements to the infrastructure, including roads, transport and utilities, have made Luang Prabang poverty-freeIn Laos, the criteria for ...

So here’s a trio of upcoming ideas for your culinary calendar. First is a special Lao New Year Guest Chef Dinner at Bad Idea this Sunday, May 25. To be honest, any meal at Bad Idea is pretty ...

Laos, one of the five socialist countries in the world, continues to face socio-economic challenges, including rising inflation, currency depreciation, poverty, and a weak labour market. The inflation ...

Laos is suffering an acute debt crisis with no ... While the benefits excluded much of the rural poor, this was still among the best growth records in the developing world. What went so wrong ...

It’s not just the federal government with major budget deficit problems. When he leaves office in 19 months, Gov. Gavin Newsom will bequeath to his successor endemic state budget deficits.

New Brighton resident Alhaji Nyallay fears restrictions placed on his home country will prevent his son from coming to ...

The ban, which revives a controversial measure from Trump's first term, took effect Monday morning. Here's what to know about ...

Hundreds of people living in New York neighborhoods are now trying to figure out how they will see their families again. Starting June 9th, 2025, President Trump banned ...