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Politics

Hun Sen Calls for Halt to Thai Imports and Film Screenings Amid Renewed Tensions

Cambodia’s Senate President Hun Sen has called for an immediate suspension of the import of key strategic goods from Thailand and a complete halt to the screening of Thai films in Cambodia. The announcement comes amid renewed expressions of distrust toward Thailand and growing emphasis on national self-reliance. Hun Sen...

Laos Showcases Tax Reform, Seeks Support on the International Stage

Laos outlined its progress in strengthening domestic resource mobilization and called for continued international...

‘Looking to the Next 70 Years’: US and Laos Celebrate Enduring Friendship

On 2 July, the United States Embassy in Laos hosted an Independence Day celebration...

Government Officials Undergo Water Rescue Training as Rainy Season Starts

From 30 June to 2 July, officials from key government agencies in Laos, including...

Laos Strengthens Connectivity with 18 Cross-Border Transmission Lines

Laos has expanded its telecommunications network, now operating 18 cross-border transmission lines with Thailand,...

Lao Prime Minister Receives Letter of Congratulation From Thai PM

Prime Minister of Laos, Mr. Sonexay Siphandone, has received a letter of congratulation from his Thai counterpart, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha, on his appointment...

Laos Among List of Countries Greenlit for Chinese Group Tours

Laos is among 20 countries China has authorized for the resumption of outbound group tours, according to its Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The ministry...

Vietnam Appoints New Acting President

Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan has been appointed as an interim President of Vietnam after President Nguyen Xuan Phuc resigned on Tuesday. In...

Civil Servant Downsizing Efforts Likely to Fall Short, Predicts Minister

The government's goal of reducing the number of civil servants from 2.3 percent to 1.8 percent by the end of this year is unlikely...

South Korea Continues to Strengthen Food Security in Laos

Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, Mr. Yung Soo Jung handed over a rice donation to the Minister of Labor and Social Welfare, Madame...

Cambodia, Japan Offer Training to Ukraine for Demining Efforts

Ukrainian deminers will receive a training course on mine clearance technology from The Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) this month.  Ukraine has reported some of...