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East Asia Pacific Growth Slows in 2025, World Bank Says

East Asia and Pacific has led in economic growth, but to sustain momentum and create jobs, countries must address global uncertainties. Key challenges include shifting global integration, climate change, and demographic trends. According to the World Bank Group’s latest 2025 Regional Economic Update , it is expected to slow to...

Lao Police Arrest 26 in Illegal Surrogacy Operation in Luang Namtha

Lao authorities have arrested 26 individuals, including three Chinese nationals, for their involvement in...

Mekong River Commission Celebrates 30 Years, Calls for Enhanced Regional Cooperation

On 24 April, the Mekong River Commission (MRC) celebrated a major milestone with Mekong...

Myanmar TikTok Astrologer Arrested for Forecasting New Quake

AFP - Myanmar authorities have arrested a TikTok astrologer for spreading panic by predicting...

Thailand-Cambodia Crime Pact Shouldn’t Undermine Human Rights, Says Right Group

Thailand and Cambodia’s new agreement to combat transnational crime must not come at the...

Asean Cultural Ministers Support Vientiane Declaration on Cultural Heritage

The recent 7th Meeting of ASEAN Ministers Responsible for Culture and Arts in Banda Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam has endorsed the Vientiane Declaration on...

More funds for That Luang Restoration

The Vientiane authority is continuing efforts to mobilise additional funds and gold for the fourth That Luang Stupa restoration project in the capital to...

Lao-Jinchun Vehicle Trade Launched in Vientiane

The Lao-Jinchun Vehicle Trade Company last Friday launched in Vientiane Capital to promote trade and investment in Laos. The company is located on Road 13...

Toyota and Daehan Dominate Laos Auto Market

Laos Auto Market in first half of 2016 hit record sales and production. The market is dominated by Toyota and Daehan while the most of...

Laos Minister Frets Over ‘Too Many Foreign Language Signs’ In Capital

Vientiane still has many advertising hoardings written in foreign languages and authorities need to work harder to address the issue, Laos’ Deputy Minister of...

BFL Receives UN Support For Female-run Businesses

Banque Franco Lao Ltd (BFL) has been awarded a grant by UNCDF's SHIFT Challenge Fund's Second Window for Women's Financial Inclusion, funded by the...