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Laos National Assembly President Xaysomphone Phomvihane Dies at 69

Xaysomphone Phomvihane, President of Laos’ National Assembly and one of the country’s most senior political figures, has died aged 69, officials announced on 8 August. Lao authorities said Xaysomphone's body was taken to National Assembly Hall No. 6, where official funeral preparations are underway. According to state media, Laos will...

Seven Dead, 15 Injured in Thailand School Shooting

Seven people have died, including a student gunman, after a shooting at a school...

Laos Deports 32 Thai Nationals After ST Vegas Raid

Laos has deported 32 Thai nationals following a major police operation at the ST...

Thailand’s HIV Cases Pass 550,000, Laos Reports Rising Infections Among Young People

Thailand has recorded 557,993 cumulative HIV cases, health authorities say, even as new infections...

Thai YouTuber Hlun Solo’s Body to Return Home as Family Awaits Autopsy Results

The body of Thai travel YouTuber Hlun Solo is expected to return to Thailand...

New Species of Lizard Discovered in Central Laos

A new study published on 10 October revealed the existence of a new dragon-like lizard species in Laos, sparking the interest of environmentalists and...

Laos Eradicates Elephantiasis as Public Health Problem

Laos marked another milestone in public health on 16 October as the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared the complete eradication of lymphatic filariasis...

Australian Journalist Says She Was Detained for 3 Years in China for Breaking Embargo

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australian journalist Cheng Lei says she spent more than three years in detention in China for breaking an embargo with...

New Exhibition on Cultural Misappropriation Opens at the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre in Luang Prabang

There’s a blurred line between cultural appropriation and artistic appreciation in the global fashion industry. But the boundaries become even more difficult to draw...

Laos Becomes Top Destination for Dispersed Tourism as Authentic Alternative to Overpopular Neighbors

In the heart of Southeast Asia, Laos quietly emerges as a tranquil alternative to bustling tourism destinations that often steal the spotlight.  As travelers seek...

China’s Xi Promises Open Markets and Billions in New Investments for ‘Belt and Road’ Projects

BEIJING (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping promised foreign companies greater access to China’s huge market and more than USD 100 billion in new...