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Laos Formalizes Shanghai Cooperation Organization Dialogue Partner Status

Laos has strengthened its regional ties after formally confirming its status as a Dialogue Partner of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), signing an agreement with the organization in Beijing on 10 July. The agreement puts into effect a decision made by SCO leaders during their summit in Tianjin, China, on...

The Red Prince: How Souphanouvong Traded Royal Privilege for Revolution

Born into one of Laos' most powerful royal families, former President Souphanouvong could have...

Bangkok Bar Fire Kills 27, Leaves Dozens Critically Injured

A fire late on Sunday night at a packed pub in Bangkok has killed...

Global Financial Bodies Warns of Slower Growth, Higher Inflation for Laos in 2026

Laos' economy is expected to continue expanding this year, even as slower growth and...

Authorities Say Sinkholes in Savannakhet Caused by Erosion, Not Mining

Authorities Say Sinkholes in Savannakhet Caused by Erosion, Not Mining Authorities have confirmed that eight...

Thailand Revokes Nearly 10,000 Student Visas Amid Crackdown on Misuse

Thai authorities have revoked visas and temporary stay permits for nearly 10,000 foreign students who failed to meet required criteria, targeting widespread misuse of...

Lao Brewery and PepsiCo Sign 15-Year Deal to Boost Growth in Laos

Lao Brewery Co., Ltd. (LBC) and global food and beverage company PepsiCo have signed a new 15-year strategic partnership to strengthen their long-term cooperation...

Cambodia MPs Pass Law Allowing Stripping of Citizenship

By Suy SE/AFP - Cambodian parliamentarians passed legislation on Monday allowing people who "collude" with foreign countries to be stripped of citizenship, a law...

Northern Laos Braces for Heavy Rains as Typhoon Kajiki Prompts Railway Halt

Laos is preparing for severe weather as Typhoon Kajiki, one of the strongest storms of 2025, moves inland from central Vietnam, bringing heavy rain...

Lao Post Halts Parcel Shipments to the United States

Lao Post Co., Ltd. has announced the temporary suspension of all parcel shipments to the United States, effective immediately. The decision comes in response to...

Vietnam to Evacuate 300,000 as Typhoon Kajiki Nears

AFP - On 24 August, Vietnam announced it plans to evacuate more than 300,000 people and has cancelled over a dozen domestic flights as...