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Trump calls Thailand, Cambodia after new clashes

AFP-US President Donald Trump said he called Thailand and Cambodia on Friday to bolster the peace deal he helped broker, after fresh clashes erupted between the Southeast Asian neighbors. Trump co-signed a truce between the two countries on 26 October during a tour of Asia, touting it as one of...

Japan’s Princess Aiko to Visit Vientiane, Luang Prabang in First Official Trip Abroad

Laos and Japan are marking a milestone year in their relationship. Her Imperial Highness...

National Road No. 13 South in Savannakhet Set for Major Rehabilitation

A major 79-kilometer section of National Road No. 13 South is set for restoration...

Thais Navigate Flooded Homes, Ancient Temples by Boat

By Watsamon TRI-YASAKDA/AFP - For three months, Thai retiree Somkid Kijniyom has been sleeping...

Laos Uncovers Widespread Corruption, Records Billions in Losses Over Five Years

Laos has uncovered widespread corruption cases nationwide over the past five years, identifying 334...

Salavanh Province Initiates New Hydropower Project with Groundbreaking Ceremony

A new hydropower plant project in Salavanh Province, the Xeset-Chan Rapids, commenced with a groundbreaking ceremony on 24 February. With the foundation stone now laid,...

Public Health Project Plays Part in Controlling Dengue Transmission in Vientiane Capital

A recent report by Save the Children signified a major reduction in dengue fever instances across Vientiane Capital, Laos, between 2022 and 2023. According to...

Major Road Upgrade Project in Vientiane to Be Completed by March 2025

Residents and motorists traveling between Sikhai village in Sikhottabong district and Sikeuth village in Naxaithong district, Vientiane, can anticipate smoother journeys as the road...

Newborns in Japan Are at a New Low, While Fewer Couples Marry

TOKYO (AP) — The number of babies born in Japan last year fell for an eighth straight year to a new low, government data showed...

Lao Football Federation Unveils FIFA-supported Training Center in Vientiane to Foster Football Development

The Lao Football Federation (LFF) marked a new milestone on 24 February with the opening of a new training center in Vientiane, aimed at...

Meet Toni Plascencia

Meet Toni Plascencia, the official Spokesperson of Red Tape Culture & Music Foundation “RTCMF” a Non-Profit with the mission of promoting and preserving culture...