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Laos Forms National Committee to Oversee Upcoming General Election

On 28 October, the Lao government formed a National Election Committee to oversee next year’s general election and ensure a fair, transparent, and organized process.  The committee is composed of 21 members and is chaired by Xaysomphone Phomvihane, President of the National Assembly (NA). Its main responsibility is to guide...

Myanmar to Invite Foreign Media Coverage of Upcoming Election

AFP - International media will be allowed to cover Myanmar's upcoming military-run polls, election...

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...

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...

Latest from the National Assembly: Laos Unveils New Measures to Curb Inflation, Tackle Debt

In the first nine days of the 9th national assembly, which will continue through 26 June, Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and senior cabinet members...

Toxic Arsenic Contamination Spreads from Northern Thailand into the Mekong River

Arsenic contamination in northern Thailand has reached critical levels, with toxic pollutants now spreading into the Mekong River, according to Thailand's Pollution Control Department...

Salavan Opens First Drug Rehabilitation Center to Combat Substance Abuse

Salavan Province inaugurated its first dedicated drug rehabilitation center on 10 June, marking a significant step in tackling substance abuse and supporting the recovery...

Vietnam Lawmakers Approve Merging Provinces, Slashing Nearly 80,000 Jobs

AFP - Vietnam's National Assembly on 12 June approved plans to merge provinces and cities, slashing nearly 80,000 state jobs, as part of major...

Laos Agricultural Exports Reach USD 977 Million in Early 2025, Eyes Expansion into New Markets

Laos has made significant progress in agricultural exports, generating USD 977 million in revenue during the first five months of 2025, achieving 65 percent...

Laos Sees 1.2 Million Tourist Arrivals in Q1 2025, Up 28 Percent from Previous Year

Laos welcomed over 1.2 million tourists in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 28 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024,...