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, […]

Local Chicken Market Value-Chain Analysis

This report covers a survey of market supply and demand for chicken meat and eggs in Xieng Khouang Province (XKH), Lao PDR.  This includes a value-chain analysis of the five different varieties of native and hybrid chicken meat sold in the province, with analysis of both individual districts and Xieng Khouang Province as a whold.  […]