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Nam Song Turns Muddy in Vang Vieng Without Rain

The Nam Song River in Vang Vieng District turned muddy on 15 October, raising concerns among residents who noticed the unusual change despite no reported rainfall. The river is normally clear, and the absence of rain has left residents questioning what caused the discoloration. However, the cause has not been...

Laos’ Population Growth Slows as Birth Rates Fall, 2025 Census Finds

Laos’ population is growing more slowly, with birth rates falling and the population getting...

Bolikhamxay Signs Deals for Three Solar Plants as Larger Project Advances

Bolikhamxay authorities signed investment agreements on 15 October for three solar power plants of...

Vietnam to Introduce Lao in School Curricula in Three Border Areas

Vietnam is preparing to introduce Lao-language classes in schools in Son La Province, Hue...

Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia Plan Stronger Border Security in 2027

Defense ministers from Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia have agreed to strengthen border security, speed...

Mekong Countries, Japan Mark Cooperation Milestone

Mekong region countries and Japan have expressed appreciation for the continuing cooperation between Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam and the Land of the...

Donnoun-Thangone Road Contractor to Solve Flooding Issues

The project contractor which completed the upgrade of a 12km stretch of Road No. 10 from Donnoun junction to Thangone village in Xaythany district...

ASEAN Leaders, Parliamentary Representatives Mull Community Building Process

ASEAN leaders have praised the role played by the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), in contributing to the ASEAN Community building process, especially through the...

ASEAN, Dialogue Partners Agree on Future Direction

The ASEAN and its dialogue partners China, Japan and the Republic of Korea, together with Australia and participants in the ASEAN-UN Summit and the...

Asean, China Agree Common Ground on South China Sea

Leaders of the 10 ASEAN member countries and China have found common ground on the South China Sea issue, recognising the importance of the...

Luang Prabang Hosts Young Asean Leaders Summit

The 2016 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) summit took place at Souphanouvong University in Luang Prabang province on Wednesday, bringing together about 200...