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Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul Arrives in Laos for 75th Anniversary of Diplomatic Ties

On 16 October, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul arrived in Laos for an official visit, marking his first bilateral trip since taking office in September. The visit also coincides with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Laos and Thailand. During his one-day visit, Anutin will hold talks with his...

Laos’ First Consultancy Leads ASEAN Diplomacy Program Engages 19 Nations

A youth-led Lao consultancy has made history as the first Lao team to lead...

Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia Strengthen Defense Ties Amid Trilateral Military Exercise

On 14 October, Vietnam’s Minister of National Defence, General Phan Van Giang, held high-level...

Lao Delegation Joins North Korea’s Grand Celebrations Following Historic State Visit

A high-level delegation from Laos participated in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK)...

Lao, North Korean Leaders Hold Historic Talks in State Visit to Pyongyang

Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith paid an official state visit to the Democratic People’s Republic...

Outpour of Aid From Asia-Pacific Region After Devastating Earthquake in Turkey

Countries across the Asia-Pacific region have offered aid after an earthquake on Monday killed thousands and devastated a vast area of southeastern Turkey and...

Lao Govt. Monthly Cabinet Meeting Tackles Economic Challenges

The monthly government meeting for January was held this week and focused on grappling with the current economic crisis and rising inflation. According to a...

Myanmar Extends State of Emergency, Delays Elections

Myanmar's military regime (Tatmadaw) announced on Tuesday that the nationwide state of emergency will be extended for an additional six months.  Two years after the...

14-Year-Old Girl Faces Potential 15 Years for Royal Defamation in Thailand

An ultra-royalist accused a 14-year-old girl of royal defamation for her involvement in a Bangkok protest in 2022. The girl received a summons to appear...

Two Years After Coup, Myanmar Faces Unimaginable Regression, Says UN Human Rights Chief

Two years after the Myanmar military launched a coup against the democratically-elected government, the country has sunk deeper than ever into crisis and has...

Laos National Assembly Approves Cabinet Reshuffle and New Appointments

The Government of Laos approved the replacement of three ministers in a surprise reshuffle. Vice President of the National Assembly, Ms. Sounthone Xayachack announced that...