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China to Launch Online Entry Forms for Foreign Travelers Starting 20 November

China is set to introduce a new digital immigration system that allows foreign visitors to complete arrival forms online before entering the country.  Beginning 20 November, travelers can submit their entry information through multiple platforms, including the National Immigration Administration (NIA) official website, China’s Government Service Platform, the “NIA 12367”...

Philippines Must Build on Malaysia-led ASEAN Geopolitical, Economic Momentum

BY Alina Khai - As the Philippines takes over the ASEAN chairmanship, analysts say continuity...

Blasts at Indonesian School Mosque Injure Over 50

AFP - Two blasts at a school mosque in the Indonesian capital Jakarta injured at...

South Korean Rights Group Exposes Widespread Online Child Exploitation, Prostitution in Laos

A South Korean anti-trafficking organization has raised alarm over reports that some South Korean...

New Boten-Mohan Shuttle Enhances Connectivity, Regional Integration

On 3 November, Laos and China officially launched the cross-border shuttle service between Boten...

Over 6,200 Candidates Sit National University Entrance Exam, Up by 1,000 from Last Year

Over 6,200 candidates sat for the entrance examination to the National University of Laos (NUOL) for the 2025-2026 academic year, an increase of about...

Japan Donates USD 10.5 Million in Road Repair Equipment to Laos

On 8 August, Japan handed over road and bridge repair equipment and machinery worth JPY 1.5 billion (about USD 10.5 million) to the Lao...

Lao Chef Seng Luangrath Honored at 2025 RAMMY Awards

Lao-American chef and restaurant owner Seng Luangrath won Restaurateur of the Year at the 2025 RAMMY Awards in Washington, D.C., on 4 August. The...

Vientiane, Bokeo Wrap Up Final Test for 2025 Population, Housing Census

Vientiane and Bokeo have just completed a test run to conclude the final phase of a three-year preparation before full-scale census data collection on...

Two Lao Women Among Five Arrested in Pattaya Sex Livestream Bust

Thai Police arrested five foreign nationals on 7 August after discovering they had been livestreaming sexual content from a luxury pool villa in Pattaya...

Cambodia, Thailand Agree to Extend Peace Pact

Laotian Times/AFP - Thailand and Cambodia agreed on 7 August to extend a shaky ceasefire deal that followed five days of deadly hostilities along...