· April, 2008

Stories about Laos from April, 2008

Southeast Asia: Rising price of rice

  12 April 2008

Rice is the staple food in Southeast Asia and in many parts of the world. Many people in Southeast Asia are worried over reports that rice is getting more expensive and supplies are dwindling. Bloggers discuss the impact of the rice crisis in the region.

Laos: Wattay Temple

  11 April 2008

Lao Voices uploads several pictures of Wattay, located in Vientiane, Laos. The temple underwent a renovation last year.

Laos: New Year

  7 April 2008

Nye Noona greets everyone “Souksan Vanh Pee Mai” or Happy Lao New Year! The Lao New Year will be celebrated next week.

Laos: Act of charity

  5 April 2008

Laotian Teacher reminds the public that “an act of charity is not just giving of things or monetary donations; it is also an act of caring for others with our words and deeds.”

Lao PDR: NGOs are known as non-profit associations

  1 April 2008

Blogger Edicio dela Torre explains why “In Lao PDR, NGO refers to international NGOs.” He adds: “If you apply the name NGO to a Laotian organization, it is interpreted as an anti-government organization.” Local NGOs are known as “non-profit associations.”