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Trump’s New Reciprocal Tariffs Hit Laos, ASEAN Hard, Threatening Key Exports

Laos is among the countries most affected by the United States' recent announcement of new reciprocal tariffs, which President Donald Trump unveiled on 2 April. This decision could have a severe impact on Laos' economy and threaten its growing trade relationship with the U.S, according to economic experts. Trump announced...

Former President Khamtai Siphandone Passes Away at 101

The Former President of Laos, Khamtai Siphandone, passed away at the age of 101...

Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Tops 1,000, More Casualties Expected: Here’s What We Know So Far

This is a developing story LATEST UPDATE on 29 March at 12:48 PM The deadly 7.7-magnitude...

JUST IN: 13 Dead After 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Myanmar

Latest update on 28 March at 5:13 PM Laotian Times/AFP – A devastating earthquake rocked...

Strong 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Central Myanmar, Felt in Laos

UPDATED on 28 March at 2:33 PM AFP- A powerful earthquake rocked central Myanmar on...

UPDATE: Status and Condition of Attapeu Flood Victims

Images have popped up on Lao social media depicting the current plight of many of the Attapeu flood victims who have taken refuge in makeshift...

Prime Minister Travels to Attapeu to Monitor Rescue and Relief Efforts

After suspending the planned monthly government meetings set for 23-24 July, Prime Minister Thongloun led select Cabinet members and other senior officials to Sanamxay District...

Xe-Pian Dam Bursts its Banks Causing Catastrophic Damage

Attapeu provincial authorities have confirmed that the Xe-Pian Dam burst its banks yesterday, leading millions of tons of water to inundate the local area, and causing...

Miss Universe Laos 2018 Selected Without Contest

The Miss Universe Laos Organization has officially announced its selection and appointment of On-anong Homsombath to represent Laos in the Miss Universe 2018 competition. Miss...

Thai Soccer Team Found Alive in Tham Luang Cave

The twelve boys and their soccer coach missing in a cave system in Thailand for nine days have finally been found by rescuers in...

Lao Prime Minister Tightens Regulations Against Wildlife Trafficking

Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has issued an order to tighten regulations against hunting and trade of protected wildlife. Individuals or groups that breach the order...