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....
The joint communiqué produced by the 49th annual ASEAN Ministerial Meeting (AMM) in Vientiane, Laos, was proof that the regional grouping remained united, the...
ASEAN foreign ministers made separate statements about peace, security and stability in the region at the close of the ASEAN foreign ministers’ meeting in Vientiane,...
Children between 3-6 years old can now learn fundamental developmental skills such as physical, mental, social and mood development,
through the Early Childhood Development (ECD)...
Australian bank ANZ has announced the appointment of a new CEO Laos. The bank focuses on Trade Facilitation, Global Markets and offers Priority services to...
A former Australian teacher managing a coffee company and cafe in central Laos sees the scheme as key to alleviating poverty among hill tribes.
Derek...
Security authorities have issued family books to 2,802 foreign families and 3,198 ID cards to foreigners over the past three years, which entitle them...
