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Jonathan Meadley

Mother of Five Killed by UXO Continues to Portray Burden of ‘Secret War’

A young mother of five, Joy Saenkham, was killed by an unexploded ordinance (UXO) as a result of domestic farming in her vegetable plot...

Lao Leaders Reaffirm Ties as ASEAN Chair Looms in 2024

Laos is making waves in regional diplomacy as its leaders, including President Thongloun Sisoulith and Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, wrap up a week of...

Lao Airlines, Vietjet Elevate Collaboration in Passenger Comfort, Technical Assistance

Laos' biggest airline, Lao Airlines, has recently formalized a collaboration with Vietjet, Vietnam's leading low-cost airline, aimed at bolstering mutual efforts in passenger and...

Laos, Vietnam Reaffirms Special Ties at Ministerial Meeting

Laos and Vietnam have reiterated their commitment to enhancing cooperation during the 10th Foreign Ministerial Political Consultation Meeting in Hanoi on 22 November. Co-chaired by...

Booming Sectors, Looming Debts: Laos Nears Halfway Point of Socio-Economic Development Plan

As Laos reaches the midpoint of its five-year socio-economic development plan (NSEDP), the country looks back at the achievements and challenges of the past...

Strokes Rise to Third Leading Cause of Death in Laos

The number of deaths by stroke in Laos has drastically increased, said Dr. Sysavath Keosotsay, a specialist in the field and the neurology department’s...

Laos Faces Escalating Scam Threat as Criminals Exploit Banking App Pathways

In Laos, a growing scam threat looms as criminals exploit complex pathways in banking apps to drain funds from unsuspecting accounts. “Over LAK 15 million...

Thai Princess Praises Lao-China Railway for Enhancing Regional Cooperation

In an interview with Chinese State Media, China Media Group, Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand praised the Lao-China Railway for boosting regional trade,...

Luang Prabang Governor Takes Stand Against Dissemination of False News

The Governor of Luang Prabang Province released a statement on 17 November disregarding false allegations about the sale of Paxathipatai Secondary School, which is...

Sugar Prices Are Rising Worldwide After Bad Weather Tied to El Nino Damaged Crops in Asia

Skyrocketing sugar prices left Ishaq Abdulraheem with few choices. Increasing the cost of bread would mean declining sales, so the Nigerian baker decided to...

Russia to Develop Military Relations with Laos

At a sideline meeting during the ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting-Plus, Russia's Defense Minister, Alexander Fomin, expressed Russia's commitment to enhancing military and military-technical cooperation...

Laos Records Seventh Consecutive Month of Trade Deficit

Despite all the effort the Lao government is putting forth, the country continues to record a trade deficit for the seventh month in a...

ASEAN Youth Conference 2023 Highlights Need for Better Education Infrastructure

ASEAN youths are taking the lead in regional meetings. In tandem with the ASEAN Youth Conference (AYC) 2023 from 3-5 November, the ASEAN Youth Organization...

Laos, Russia Bilateral Trade Sees Hope for Growth Despite Current Dip

In the complex world of diplomacy, Laos and Russia's strong diplomatic ties contrast with their modest economic relationship. The Lao-Russia bilateral trade has taken a...