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Tropical Storm Kills Family of Five as Hits Philippines

AFP - Tropical Storm Fengshen killed a family of five Sunday as it ploughed across the Philippines' main island Luzon, police and disaster officials said. The family, including two children aged two and 11 years old, were crushed to death when a tree fell on their house at daybreak, police...

Thailand to Introduce First Law Focused on Transgender Well-Being

Thailand is gearing up to introduce its first comprehensive law supporting the transgender community,...

Vientiane Capital Speeds Up Road Repairs in 2025 with LAK 20.91 Billion Budget

Vientiane is fast-tracking repairs on several major roads in 2025 using a budget of...

Travel Giant Tiket.com Eyes Collaboration in Laos, Cambodia

UPDATED on 19 October at 12:54 PM Jakarta-based online travel platform Tiket.com is exploring opportunities...

Thailand, Laos Set USD 11 Billion Trade Target by 2027, Eye New Infrastructure to Boost Border Economy

In his first official visit abroad as Thailand’s prime minister, Anutin Charnvirakul pledged to...

International Day for Mine Awareness: United States Renews Commitment to Laos, Removes UXO as a Barrier to Development

Op-Ed by Heather Variava, Ambassador of the United States of America to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in...

Melting Polar Ice Is Changing the Earth’s Rotation and Affecting How We Measure Time: Study

By Leah Sarnoff, ABC News How much can change in a second? The impact of climate change has been felt across the globe in rising temperatures and rising sea levels — but...

Thailand on High Alert for Anthrax Following Outbreak in Laos

Thailand has heightened its vigilance against anthrax as Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, on 28 March, directed Thai Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew to...

Mainland Southeast Asian Nations Unite to Address Burning Season Impact on Public Health, Environment

The onset of the annual burning season in Southeast Asia has prompted significant alarm over its detrimental effects on air quality and public health....

Viral Post Sparks Storm Over Shutdown of Undergarment Stall in Vientiane

Social media in Laos is buzzing with disbelief and criticism following a viral Facebook post by a shopkeeper detailing how authorities had ceased her...

German Embassy, European Chamber of Commerce Co-host Women in Arts, Business Panel

German ambassador to Laos, Annette Knobloch, and Thiane Khamvongsa, Executive Director of the European Chamber of Commerce and Industry, hosted a celebration for International...