Stories about Laos from August, 2009
Laos: Expensive face masks
As A(H1N1) panic continues to grip the world, the cost of face masks continues to rise as well. Laos citizens are complaining.
Laos: Patuxay Monument
Patuxay Monument in Vientiane is the most famous symbol of Laos nationhood. It is always compared to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris
Laos: Foreign languages in schools
Laos students are required to study French and English languages. In some border areas, Chinese and Vietnamese languages are also taught to students.
Laos: Discotheques to be closed down
To prevent the degradation of Lao culture, the Laos government plans to shut down discotheques in the country.
