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India, Pakistan Trade Strikes as Kashmir Tensions Spiral Toward Conflict

The conflict between India and Pakistan has entered a dangerous new phase, with both sides reporting missile strikes, drone incursions, and military engagements across the contested Kashmir region.   Pakistan’s military reported on 10 May that India launched a new wave of missiles targeting three Pakistani air bases, including one near...

Savannakhet’s That Nang Lao Stupa Recognized as Local Level National Heritage

That Nang Lao stupa and Thong Na Ngueak were officially recognized as Laos’ local...

Thailand Relaxes Alcohol Sales Ban on Major Buddhist Holidays

Thailand has officially relaxed its long-standing ban on alcohol sales during major Buddhist holidays,...

Laos Records Over 730 Accidents in April, Claiming 109 Lives

Laos experienced a rise in road accidents in April, with 734 incidents reported nationwide,...

Laos, Switzerland Strengthen Efforts to Improve Dam Safety

Laos and Switzerland have reaffirmed their commitment to safer hydropower development with the successful...

Evolving Asean-Japan Economic Relations

Although Japan's share in the ASEAN trade and investment markets has declined over the past decades, Japan's importance still remains high, according to the...

Texin’s New Single Takes on a Korean Flavour

Texin Vongthonkham recently launched his new single, Dorkfarkabmarvat , a love song composed by popular Lao songwriter Bounthom Phanthamaly. The song tells the story of...

Hotels, Restaurants Get Safe Food Accreditation

Several hotels, restaurants and bottling plants in Vientiane were recently certified by the Ministry of Health, having met health and safety standards for food...

Lao Students Set to Study in Australia

Some 31 Lao students have been awarded Australia Awards scholarships to pursue higher diploma, master and doctoral degree studies in Australia from 2017. Australia Awards...

Flood Victims in Need of More Assistance

The government and the private sector are working to provide relief for households affected by flooding after heavy rain lashed the north last month,...

ASEAN Youth’s Role Promoted in Laos

ASEAN Youth representatives have agreed to promote ongoing cooperation and the enhancement of the role of ASEAN youth in Vientiane on Tuesday during the...