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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...

CIA Factbook – Laos Profile

Modern-day Laos has its roots in the ancient Lao kingdom of Lan Xang, established in the 14th century under King FA NGUM. For 300...

ASEAN Expects China, Brexit to Slow Economic Growth In 2016

Economic growth in Asean countries was expected to dip to 4.5 per cent in 2016 from 4.7 per cent last year due to China’s...

What Does the Lao Flag Symbolize?

Three horizontal bands of red (top), blue (double width), and red with a large white disk centered in the blue band; the red bands...

BBC Profile of Laos (2015)

Laos, one of the world's few remaining communist states, is one of east Asia's poorest countries. Since the collapse of the Soviet Union in...

Lao-Thai Joint Venture Given Insurance Licence In Laos

ST-MUANG THAI Insurance Company (ST-MTI), a joint venture between Muang Thai Group and ST Group Co, has acquired its official licence to operate in...

Lao Trade Official Rejects IMF View That Currency Is Too Strong

Laos' currency is not overvalued, a trade ministry official said on Saturday, rejecting an IMF assessment that the kip was too strong for a...