Selected Internet Links for Laos

General Information

• The world Fact Book about Laos-CIA
  This site provides facts about geography, people, government, economy and statistic information.
• Lao flag and anthem by the World Statement
  This site shows flag, anthem and genealogy of rulers of Laos.
• Laos Embassy to US
  This is an official website of the Laos PDR embassy in Washington D.C. It provides online facts of the country, traveling information, and law of Laos PDR.

Government Institutions

• Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  "Site Map" link does not work. Other information regarding ministry of foreign affairs can be accessed from the home page, including MFA structure, decrees, statement of H.E. and diplomatic relations. There are also links to diplomatic missions, both in Laos and abroad, consulate generals, and international organizations in Lao PDR.
• Ministry of Commerce
  Website contains links to business directories, market prices, Lao trade news, Trade statistics, legistation, and organizational charts regarding Lao PDR. Some of the pages are scarce and some are not available.
• Department of Domestic and Foreign Investment
  Comprehensive website regarding investment and information opportunities in the Lao PDR.
• Lao Customs Department
  This website is intended to assist all those passing through border checkpoints of the Lao P.D.R. We hope that by knowing the facts before you cross our borders, you will save time, avoid committing criminal offenses, and help customs go about their job of protecting our borders from illegal activities.
• Lao National Mekong Committee
  Site needs updating on the language. Lao not available. Pages are unreadable even using the Welcome English Menu.
• Science Technology and Environment Agency
  Website only readable under the English link. Contains information regarding science and industry education and programs in Lao PDR.

Language

• Languages of Laos by Ethnologue
  This site contains an overview of languages spoken in Laos.
• Lao Writing System by Omniglot
  This site contains scripts in the Lao writing system.
• Lao Language, Center for Southeast Asian Studies (Northern Illinois University)
  This site provides Lao language courses and studying materials.
• Lao Romanization (the Library of Congress)
  This site gives basic explanation about the Lao writing system and a romanization of Lao scripts.

E-Journal

• Hmong Studies Journal
  This is an online journal in English, published since 1996. It contains contemporary research articles of Laos and Hmong socio-cultural issues.
• Journal of Asian Studies
  This is a website of the Journal of Asian Studies. It covers a range of research topics about Asia, and some articles are free for download.
• Kyoto Review of Southeast Asia
  This website provides reviews of socio-political topics related to Laos and Southeast Asia. Type a related topic in search after connecting to the link.
• National Institute of Research Advance (NIRA) Review
  NIRA Review is an English-language quarterly journal of debate and analysis on current policy research.
• Asian-Pacific Law & Policy Journal, University of Hawaii
  This website provides online journal articles about law and policy study in Asia-Pacific regions. Browse the journal or type a related topic in search after connecting to the link.

History, Culture and Religion

• Lao, Center for Southeast Asian Studies (Northern Illinois University)
  This website contains online articles and information about the art, culture, language, literature and folklore of Laos.
• Asian Shamanism, Hmong-Lao
  This website provides an overview about Laos and Hmong Shamanism-ritual specialist, and the meaning of ceremonies practiced by the Hmong.
• Maicome, the art of authentic Lao silk
  This website provides an overview of silk products and craft works of Laos.
• Lao Painting
  This site contains a collection of music, paintings and pictures of temples, people and dances of Laos. It also contains documents about the traditional dances, history and culture of Laos. (in French)

Political and Social Issues

• Population and Family Planning, Laws, Policies and Regulations
  This website provides online information for the Lao PDR’s resolution toward national population growth and policy making.

News

• Lao News Agency
  This is a local news agency of Lao PDR. Its publication covers politic, socio-economic issues in Laos. (in Lao, English and French)
• Pasaxon Newspaper
  This is an online Lao newspaper based in Vientiane.
• Vientiane Mai Newspaper
  This is an online daily newspaper in Lao.
• Vientiane Times
  This is an online English newspaper in Laos. It covers daily information about the government and socio-economic development of Lao PDR.
• Vientiane Times.com
  This is a daily online news report, in English and French.

Radio

• Lao National Radio
  This is online radio broadcasting by the Lao National Radio from Vientiane.
• Radio France Internationale
  This is an online broadcasting of the Radio France Internationale, a special program in Lao.
• Radio Free Asia
  This is an online broadcasting of Radio Free Asia, a special program in Lao.
• Voice of America
  This is an online radio broadcasting of the Voice of America, a special program in Lao.

Digital Collections

• Hamilton Library’s Asia Digital collection (University of Hawaii)
  This site contains a digital collection of old Lao photographs.
• Joel M. Halpern Laotian Slice Collection, University of Wisconsin Digital Collection
  This website contains a digital collection of 3004 photographs from Laos and 202 from the Philippines. Type a related topic in search after connecting to the link or browse the collection by its category.
• SEAsite, Southeast Asia Picture Database (Northern Illinois University)
  This site provides a collection of photograph of Laos and Southeast Asia.
• Southeast Asia Digital Library-SEADL (Northern Illinois University)
  This site contains collections of photo, video, rare text and languages about Laos and Southeast Asia.
• Southeast Asia Vision Collection (Cornell University Library)
  This site provides full download of old texts and rare book collectiond about Laos and Southeast Asia. Type a related topic in search after connecting to the link.
• The Digital Library of the Commons
  This site provides full download of articles about Laos and Southeast Asia. Type a related topic in search after connecting to the link.
• Digital Collections, University of Washington Libraries
  This websites contains old photograph collection and scanned- introductory paragraphs of Journal article in Thai scripts and other countries in Southeast Asia. Select a type of search, then type a related topic in search after connecting to the link.
• Center for Southeast Asian Studies, University of Hawaii, Picture Archive
  This website contains a collection of 938 old and contemporary photographs of Laos.

Research Institutions

• Asian Development Bank (ADB), Laos
  This website contains reports and development projects of the Asian Development Bank in Laos.
• Asia Foundation for Laos
  This is a website of the Asia Foundation, specifically for Laos. It contains information of the Asia Foundation’s projects related to economic reform, land management, law and justice, and governance.
• Association of Southeast Asia Nation (ASEAN)
  This websites contains information about Lao government activities with other ASEAN countries and region.
• Center for Southeast Asian Studies, (Northern Illinois University)
  This website contains photograph collection and research papers about Laos and Southeast Asia.
• Institute of Southeast Asian Studies-ISAS, Singapore
  This website contains research articles and working papers about Laos and other Southeast Asia countries. Type a related topic in search after connecting to the link.
• International Institute of Asian Studies-IIAS, Netherlands
  This site contains free newsletter about Laos and other country in Asia.
• International Monetary Fund, in Laos
  This website provides online working papers and reports of the IMF in Laos.
• St. Cloud State University, Department of Ethnic Studies
  This website contains course syllabus, lecture notes and resources for studies and researches about Laos, Hmong and Southeast Asia. Available download resources are listed in each course link.
• The Hmong Studies Resource Center
  This site provides documents, video clips, publication and collection of data census about Hmong, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam.
• The Mekong River Commission
  This website contains information and reports about the development projects for countries sharing the Mekong River-Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam.
• The Southeast Asia Community Resource Center
  This website is created by Lao and Southeast Asian refugees living in Sacramento, USA. It contains online handbooks, comparative narratives, and resources for ESL. (click ‘Resources Online’ and choose sub-links)
• The World Bank, Laos
  This is the World Bank website, specifically for projects in Laos. It contains data and statistic, publications, reports and updated news about the World Bank projects in Laos.
• Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
  This site provides online research articles about the socio-political issues of Laos and other countries in the world. Type a related topic in search after connecting to the link.
• Southeast Asia Research Centre, City University of Hong Kong
  This is a website of Center University of Hong Kong. It contains information about seminar and courses of studies about East and Southeast Studies. It provides free-download publications and working papers related to Lao and countries in Asia and other related topic for Southeast Asian studies.

Travel Information

• Ecotourism in Laos
  This website provides online information about traveling and guides for a protection of environment and nature.
• Lonely Planet Destination Guide: Laos
  This site provides information about tourist attractions and traveling guides in Laos.

Miscellaneous

• Lao Connection.com, the US Library of Congress
  This websites provides socio-political and cultural overviews of Laos. Click on fields of interests for further reading.
• Hmong Homepage
  This website contains a number of links and articles which provide more insight information about the Hmong belief and culture.
• National Bureau of Asian Research, database of researchers
  This site provides a list and contact detail of researchers working in a specific country for a particular field. Select a country and/or a field of interest and click ‘submit’.