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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...

Govt Mobilises Funds for Flood Victims

The National Committee for Disaster Prevention and Control is mobilising funds and household essentials as it moves to provide disaster assistance to people in...

Forecaster: Heavy Rainfall, Storms for Next Three Months

People across the country need to prepare themselves for the strong possibility of storms and heavy rainfall over the next three months, weather forecasters...

Govt Approves Three Laws for NA Debate

The government's monthly meeting has approved in principle three amended laws concerning investment promotion, media, and government, aiming to better serve the country's development...

PM Inspects Summit Venues

Venues to host the 28th and 29th ASEAN Summits, related summits and meetings scheduled to take place from September 6-8 in Vientiane are well...

Investment Promotion Law Undergoes Amendments to Boost Growth

Drafted amendments to the Investment Promotion Law that policy makers are currently drawing up are set to offer maximum profit tax exemptions of up...

Fisherman Struggling with Seasonal Lower Prices

Lao fishermen, fish farmers and market traders are battling lower fish prices this rainy season as overall market supply has increased.Reservoir fishermen at the...