Yordxam Co., Ltd.: Elevating Khao Kai Noi and Lao Agricultural Heritage

Yordxam Co., Ltd. is a pioneering enterprise dedicated to promoting Khao Kai Noi, or “Little Chicken Rice,” renowned as the finest sticky rice in Laos. Little Chicken Rice (Oryza sativa L. subsp. japonica Shig.Kato), locally known as Khao Kai Noi, is a traditional Lao sticky rice celebrated for its unique shape, large grains, fragrant aroma, […]

Lao Sesame Oil

Lao Sesame Oil is produced from locally grown sesame seeds using a cold-pressing method and contains no chemical preservatives or added colors. Viengsavath Vilaythong, who is passionate about health, has observed a growing trend among Lao consumers toward healthier food choices. However, options for nutritious products, particularly oils, are limited. While olive oil is widely […]

Panyanivej farm: promoting sustainable agriculture among young Lao farmers

Panyanivej farm, located in Ban Samkhet, Sikhottabong , Vientiane, Laos,  began its activities in 2008 and was officially registered as an agriculture company in 2016. The farm focuses on organic cultivation, retail and wholesale sales, with an emphasis on kitchen garden vegetables, rice, and oyster mushrooms. The farm also offers learning programs on agriculture and […]

Professor Vichit Lamxay

In 2016 and 2020, Professor Vichit Lamxay was rewarded for his outstanding research by the Faculty of Natural Science of the National University of Laos. He has become a model for many in the field of botany and biodiversity. Professor Vichit Lamxay is a renowned researcher in biodiversity, recognized for his contributions to agroforestry, ecosystem […]

Dr. Phetlasy Souladeth

Dr. Phetlasy Souladeth, Assistant Professor and Head of the Scientific Research and Academic Services Division at the Faculty of Forestry, National University of Laos (NUoL), has dedicated her career to enhancing agrobiodiversity through her research on plant species. Her journey began with receiving the Darwin Scholarship, for which she trained after graduating with her bachelor’s […]

Ponpailin ‘Noi’ Kaewduangdee, owner and culinary artist at Doi Ka Noi

Ponpailin Kaewduangdee, also known as Noi, the owner of Doi Ka Noi restaurant in Vientiane, Laos, is a culinary artist dedicated to preserving and celebrating Lao cuisine. She grew up in a small rural farming community in Khammouane Province, where she learned the importance of fresh, quality ingredients from her grandmother. At Doi Ka Noi, […]