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 […]
Rapid Assessment of Food Security and Agriculture in Lao PDR
While there have been just 19 confirmed cases of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) to date in Lao PDR, the country – as with other countries around the world – has been affected by secondary social and economic impacts as a result of measures instituted to stop the spread of the virus. This survey seeks […]
Case study on orchid exports from the Lao PDR: Recommendations for using the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora to increase sustainable orchid trade.
This report is a product of the project “Piloting CITES Implementation in Lao PDR: Strengthening Institutions through Case Studies”. Supported by the Swiss Agency for Development Cooperation (SDC), this initiative was carried out by IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) and partners, including the National University of Laos and TRAFFIC, in 2007-2008.The initiative provided […]
Highly efcient production of 2,3‑butanediol from xylose and glucose by newly isolated thermotolerant Cronobacter sakazakii
Background: 2,3-Butanediol (2,3-BD), a valuable compound used for chemicals, cosmetics, pesticides and pharma‑ ceuticals, has been produced by various microbes. However, no high-temperature fermentation of the compound at high productivity has been reported. Methods: Thermotolerant xylose-utilizing microbes were isolated from 6 diferent districts in Laos and screened for a low accumulation of xylitol in a […]
Demand and potential analysis for forest-based value chains in six provinces: Khammouane, Luang Prabang, Sayaboury, Oudomxay, Houaphanh and Vientiane Province
• GIZ-ProFEB supports DoF in the protection and sustainable use of forests • One of the five outputs of the ProFEB project is focusing on promoting sustainable forest-based value chains • This means fostering producer groups, MSME and private sector to establish partnerships to become more competitive • Currently, only little updated information on timber, […]
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, […]
