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Laos Strengthens Connectivity with 18 Cross-Border Transmission Lines

Laos has expanded its telecommunications network, now operating 18 cross-border transmission lines with Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, and China. Officials announced the development on 26 June during the 9th Ordinary Session of the National Assembly. The expansion is part of a broader upgrade to the country’s telecom infrastructure, aimed at extending...

Laos-China Railway Hits New Milestone as Cargo Value Soars Past USD 1.4 Billion

The Laos-China Railway has notched up another milestone in its rapid expansion, transporting more...

Lao National Assembly Session Concludes 9th Ordinary Session with Approval of New, Revised Legislations

The final day of the 9th National Assembly session closed with the approval of...

Laos Undertakes Major Government Reshuffle Amid Structural Reforms

The Lao government has carried out a sweeping reshuffle, replacing or reassigning nine ministers...

Laos Transfers Media Oversight to Party Committee

As part of the Lao government’s push to streamline administration, the Ministry of Information,...

Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia Troops Participate in First Rescue Drill

Military personnel from Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia successfully completed a joint operation on Thursday where they rehearsed rescue procedures in the event of natural...

MPs in Thailand Vote to Withdraw Cannabis and Hemp Bill

Much to people's dismay, the Thai House of Representatives decided to vote against keeping the Cannabis and Hemp bill on its agenda. This decision was...

Laos Vice President Signs a Book of Condolences in Honor of Queen Elizabeth

The Vice President of Laos, Pany Yathotu, on behalf of the government, led a delegation of ministers to sign a book of condolences at...

Malaysian Humanitarian Organization Urges ASEAN to Tackle Job Scams

An increasing number of Malaysian citizens have been falling prey to seemingly lucrative job offers by syndicates in countries like Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia,...

Laos Leaders Send Messages of Condolences on Passing of Queen Elizabeth

President of Laos, Thongloun Sisoulith, and Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh have each sent condolences to His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom...

Thai Opposition Fails to Strip Senate of its Power to Choose Next PM

Just short of eight votes, opposition parties in Thailand failed in their attempt to prevent the junta-appointed Senate of powers from electing the next...