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Laos Launches Cultural Association to Preserve Heritage, Build Soft Power

On 16 July, Laos established a new cultural association tasked with preserving national heritage while positioning culture as a tool for soft power, tourism, and economic growth. The country’s Central Committee approved the formation of the Lao Cultural Values Promotion Association (LCVPA). Association president Savanhkhone Razmountry said the body would...

Laos Breaks Silence on Vang Vieng Tourist Deaths, Files Tiger Vodka Charges

Lao prosecutors will bring criminal charges against the owner of the Tiger Vodka factory...

Laos Detains 42 Thai Nationals in Savannakhet Online Gambling Raid

Lao authorities detained 42 Thai nationals on 16 July after raiding a warehouse in...

Body of Second Lao Victim Brought Home After Bangkok Pub Fire

The body of the second Lao national who died following the deadly fire at...

Lao Police Arrest Two Nationals in Cross-Border Heroin Investigation

Two Lao nationals have been arrested in Laos as part of a growing cross-border...

Mekong River Commission Celebrates 30 Years, Calls for Enhanced Regional Cooperation

On 24 April, the Mekong River Commission (MRC) celebrated a major milestone with Mekong Day 2025 in Vientiane, marking 30 years since the signing...

Myanmar TikTok Astrologer Arrested for Forecasting New Quake

AFP - Myanmar authorities have arrested a TikTok astrologer for spreading panic by predicting another strong earthquake in the aftermath of last month's tremor,...

Thailand-Cambodia Crime Pact Shouldn’t Undermine Human Rights, Says Right Group

Thailand and Cambodia’s new agreement to combat transnational crime must not come at the expense of human rights, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on...

Vietnam Pledges USD 3 Million Hospital for Laos During State Visit

Vietnamese President Leung Cuong made a donation of a district-level hospital construction project to Laos worth USD 3 million. In his first official trip to...

Thai Princess Sirindhorn Concludes Visit to Laos

Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has concluded her official visit to Laos, held from 21 to 24 April, following an invitation from Lao President...

Lao, China Bilateral Trade Increases to USD 8.23 Billion in 2024, Marking Significant Growth

In 2024, Laos and China achieved a significant milestone in trade, with a total value of USD 8.23 billion, marking a 15.91 percent increase...