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International Cooperation

India, Pakistan Trade Strikes as Kashmir Tensions Spiral Toward Conflict

The conflict between India and Pakistan has entered a dangerous new phase, with both sides reporting missile strikes, drone incursions, and military engagements across the contested Kashmir region.   Pakistan’s military reported on 10 May that India launched a new wave of missiles targeting three Pakistani air bases, including one near...

Laos, Switzerland Strengthen Efforts to Improve Dam Safety

Laos and Switzerland have reaffirmed their commitment to safer hydropower development with the successful...

First Lao Student in Morocco Wins Top University Award

Khanpangna “Eno” Khounsy, a 24-year-old student from Laos, has made history by becoming the...

Decades After the Bombing, Laos Still Struggles: Now With Less Help

On 3 May, a 500-pound bomb was detonated in Soplao village, Huameuang district, Houaphanh...

United Nations Rights Review Applauds Laos’ Engagement but Flags Deep Concerns

On 29 April, the United Nations Human Rights Council commended Laos for collaborative participation...

Vietnam Frees Australian Pro-democracy Campaigner Sentenced in 2019 to 12 Years in Prison

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Vietnam allowed 73-year-old pro-democracy campaigner Chau Van Kham to return home to Sydney on Tuesday after Australian Prime Minister Anthony...

Lao Deputy PM Meets Senior Chinese Diplomat to Discuss Future Cooperation

Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Saleumxay Kommasith met with Wang Yi, director of the Office of Foreign Affairs Commission of...

China Southern Power Grid to Expand Energy Investment in Laos

China Southern Power Grid (CSG) will seek more opportunities in Laos after being an active power investor and trading partner in the country. According to...

Myanmar Violence and SEA Disputes to Dominate Asean Talks Joined by US, Russian and Chinese Envoys

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Myanmar’s prolonged civil strife, tensions in the disputed South China Sea, and concern over arms buildups in the region are...

Australian Envoy Meets with Laotian Officials to Discuss Economic Cooperation

Australia's Special Envoy for Southeast Asia, Nicholas Moore, is visiting Vientiane from 11 to 13 July as part of his regional consultations to help...

ASEAN and EU Join Hands for Better Protection of Migrant Workers in Southeast Asia

The 2nd ASEAN-EU Dialogue on Safe and Fair Labor Migration and the launch of awareness-raising campaign videos for the ASEAN Safe and Fair Migration...