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Philippines to Take ASEAN Chair With Focus on South China Sea

By Martin Abbugao/AFP - Malaysia handed over the chairmanship of Southeast Asia's regional bloc to the Philippines on 28 October, with territorial disputes in the South China Sea set to dominate its agenda when Manila takes charge in 2026. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who will remain chair of the Association of...

Contamination Detected in Popular Thai Herbal Inhaler, Nationwide Recall Issued

On 28 October, Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determined that Hong Thai’s popular...

Inflation in Laos Eases to 4 Percent in October

The cost of living in Laos continues to rise, with new data from the...

Thousands Evacuated in Vietnam After Record Rain Triggers Floods

AFP - Thousands of people in Vietnam were evacuated from their homes after record...

ASEAN Summit in Malaysia Highlights 0% US Tariff, Regional Cooperation, Myanmar

The 47th ASEAN Summit, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 26–28 October, brought together...

Second Son of Thailand’s King Returns to Country Unexpectedly After Decades of Estrangement

BANGKOK (AP) — The estranged son of Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn visited a daycare center for underprivileged children in Bangkok on Tuesday following a...

Essential Tips For Traveling Safely During the Wet Season in Laos

Traveling during the wet season in Laos requires extra caution and preparation due to the increased risk of heavy rain, flooding, and potential disruptions....

Oudomxay Woman Stuck in Floods Gives Birth After Being Rescued by Crane to Safety

In the heart of the tumultuous flood that engulfed part of a road in Nam Kat Village, Muang Xai District, Oudomxay province, an awe-inspiring...

Laos Sees Highest Trade Deficit of 2023 in July at USD 166 Million

Laos’ imports and exports totaled over USD 1 billion in July; exports were valued at USD 429 million, while imports were approximately USD 595...

Foreign Tourist Gets Assaulted, Robbed in Champasack, Sustains Minor Injury

A foreign tourist was robbed and assaulted while cycling along the Pakse-Phonthong bridge in Phonthong District, Champasack Province on Monday. The victim has been identified...

Accidental Discovery Sees Use of Bacteria in Fight Against Malaria

Scientists working at the GSK pharmaceutical company in Spain have made the surprise discovery of a naturally occurring strain of bacteria that can help...