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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. Under President...

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...

Dam Failure Due to Substandard Construction Says Minister

Minister of Energy and Mines, Dr Khammany Inthirath, told the media that the collapse of the Saddle Dam at the Xe-Pian Xe-Nam Noy Dam...

Power Company to Accept Responsibility for Dam Collapse

The Xe Pian Xe Namnoy Power Company is to take full responsibility for the collapse of the saddle dam that caused a national emergency...

International Community Offers Support for Laos following Dam Collapse

Several foreign countries have begun offering assistance to Laos following the collapse of the Xe-Pian Dam in Attapeu Province on Monday. The event has been...

Lao Dam Collapse Floodwaters Hit Stung Treng, Cambodia

Floodwaters from the dam collapse in southern Laos have hit Stung Treng province in Cambodia, causing the evacuation of over 5,000 people. The Cambodian Ministry...

How to Donate to the Attapeu Flood Victims

While news of the Xe-Pian dam overflow has been slow to emerge, social media has been bombarded by photos, videos, and news clips of...

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...