Vietnam and the Philippines have been reclassified as upper-middle-income economies by the World Bank, leaving Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, and Timor-Leste as the only ASEAN members still in the lower-middle-income category.
The annual income classifications, released on 1 July, place seven of ASEAN's 11 members in the upper-middle-income bracket or higher....
International cave diving specialists from several countries are joining rescue efforts in Xaysomboun as the high-risk operation inside a flooded cave system in Long...
Thailand and Vietnam pledged deeper economic and security cooperation on 28 May as the two countries marked 50 years of diplomatic relations and set...
Lao authorities handed over 46 Chinese nationals to Chinese officials on 26 May following an immigration crackdown in Oudomxay province, according to provincial police.
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Starting 1 July, all travelers entering, exiting, or transiting through Vietnam must submit a health declaration form and undergo mandatory temperature screening at every...
Luang Prabang saw tourist arrivals doubled in 2025, reaching 3.5 million compared to 2.3 million the year before, a rise of roughly 1.19 million.
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