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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...

Laos Among CNN’s Top Picks for Asian Street Food

Two delectable dishes from Laos have made CNN's list of the 50 best street foods in Asia. Ping Khao (or Khao jee) and Naem Khao,...

Brunei to Play International Friendly Football Matches against Laos and Maldives

The Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (FABD) announced this week that the country will host a series of international friendly matches to re-establish football...

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak Jailed After Failed Appeal

Malaysia's former Prime Minister Najib Razak has been sent to prison to begin serving a 12-year sentence after the High Court rejected his appeal. Charges...

Mekong River Monitors Report Preliminary Observations on Dam Impact  

Two hydropower projects along Southeast Asia’s most important river have had measurable, but moderate, impact on water flow, sediment and fisheries, according to preliminary...

Xaythany Traffic Police Fine Vehicles with LED Spotlights

Last week, police in Xaythany District set up checkpoints to inspect vehicles for LED spotlights. Lao News Security reports that traffic police were permitted to...

Singapore to Repeal Colonial-era Law Banning Sex Between Men

Singapore has stated that it will decriminalize sex between men by repealing a colonial-era law. Section 377A of Singapore's Penal Code, which bans sex between...