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Myanmar’s Military Plans to Move SUU Kyi to House Arrest, According to Unofficial Reports

BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military-controlled government plans to transfer the country’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi from a prison in the capital, Naypyitaw,...

Thai Parliament Postpones Vote to Select New Prime Minister Pending Court Ruling

BANGKOK (AP) — A vote expected in Thailand’s Parliament later this week to select a new prime minister will be postponed, the house speaker...

Lao Central Bank Governor Urges Curbing Luxury Imports to Tackle Inflation

The Governor of the Bank of Lao PDR, Mr. Bounleua Sinxayvoravong, presented a bold proposal to the National Assembly, calling for stringent limitations on...

Laos, France Celebrate 70th Anniversary of the France-Laos Treaty of Friendship

This edition of the French national day marked the 70th anniversary of the France-Laos Treaty of Friendship and Association, a long-standing partnership Ambassador Siv-Leng...

Laos Co-chairs Mekong-Ganga Cooperation Ministerial Meeting in Bangkok

Laos secured funding of USD 500,000 for a series of poverty reduction projects through the Mekong-Ganga scheme during the 12th Mekong-Ganga River Cooperation Framework...

Cambodian Border Committee Dismisses Allegations of Vietnamese Encroachment

The Border Affairs Committee of Cambodia refuted claims of encroachment by Vietnam on the Cambodian border, adding that such allegations were baseless and were...

Leader of Winning Thai Party, Rebuffed Last Week, to Try Once More to Become Prime Minister

BANGKOK (AP) — The leader of the progressive party that won a surprise victory in Thailand’s May elections said Monday he will make a...

Bokeo SEZ Aims to Achieve International Recognition as Top Tourist Destination

Officials at the Golden Triangle's Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Bokeo Province have set their sights on developing the region as a globally renowned...

Ministry of Health Launches Campaign to Combat Dengue Fever in Laos

With 10,000 cases and six deaths already being reported this year, the Ministry of Health in Laos is actively addressing the dengue fever outbreak...

Thailand’s Move Forward Party Leader Pita Falls Short in Parliamentary Vote for Prime Minister

BANGKOK (AP) — The leader of the progressive Thai political party that outpaced its rivals to a surprise first-place finish in May’s general election...

Thailand’s Parliament Set to Choose Prime Minister, but it Might Not Be Election Winner

BANGKOK (AP) — Thai lawmakers are gathering Thursday to select a new prime minister, a process whose outcome is far from certain even though the...

Philippines Approves Screening of “Barbie” Movie After Map Controversy

The Philippines has given the green light to the much-anticipated Hollywood film "Barbie" to be shown in theaters, following negotiations between the film's distributor...

Thai Election Commission Says Top PM Candidate May Have Violated Election Laws

Thailand's Election Commission sought a ruling from the Constitutional Court on Wednesday to determine whether Pita Limjaroenrat, the leader of the progressive Move Forward...

China Southern Power Grid to Expand Energy Investment in Laos

China Southern Power Grid (CSG) will seek more opportunities in Laos after being an active power investor and trading partner in the country. According to...