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New Boten-Mohan Shuttle Enhances Connectivity, Regional Integration

On 3 November, Laos and China officially launched the cross-border shuttle service between Boten and Mohan, during a ceremony attended by officials from both countries. The service is the first high-frequency international passenger line between Laos and China, enhancing connectivity and facilitating tourism, trade, and business travel. “The launch of this...

Laos Launches Emergency Response After First Polio Outbreak in Nearly a Decade

Laos has confirmed its first polio outbreak in almost ten years, with three cases...

Laos Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusive Growth and Social Progress at UN Summit

Laos has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive, people-centered development and called for stronger international...

Turmoil in Tiaras at Miss Universe Pageant in Thailand

By Sally JENSEN/AFP - This year's Miss Universe in Thailand has been marred by...

Philippine Death Toll Tops 140 as Typhoon Heads Towards Vietnam

By Faith Brown with Cecil Morella in Manila/AFP - Typhoon Kalmaegi has killed at...

Philippines Quake Toll Rises to 69 as Injured Overwhelm Hospitals

UPDATED on 1 October, 2025 at 2:56 PM By Pam CASTRO/AFP – The death toll from a powerful earthquake in the central Philippines rose to...

Indonesia to Launch Digital Immigration System on 1 October

Indonesia will launch a new official digital immigration platform, “All Indonesia”, on 1 October, aiming to streamline international arrival procedures for travelers. The All Indonesia...

Major Infrastructure Push Targets Road, Rail, and Waterway Upgrades in Laos

Laos has launched a five-year strategic roadmap to modernize its national transport system, with a focus on upgrading roads, bridges, railways, and waterways.  Key projects...

Typhoon Bualoi Kills Dozens in Vietnam, Philippines

AFP - A typhoon that ripped roofs off homes has killed dozens of people across Vietnam and the Philippines, officials from both countries said...

Manignom Auto Group Opens New Branch in Savannakhet

On 26 September, Manignom Auto Group expanded its operations by officially opening a new branch in Savannakhet Province, marking another step in the growth...

Government Adjusts Electricity Prices for Final Quarter, Ends of Free Power for Low-Usage Households

The government has announced new electricity rates for households, starting with the October billing cycle, covering the final quarter of 2025. From September to December,...