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Laos Reaffirms Interest in Joining BRICS, Deepens Ties with Russia

Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphadone has reaffirmed Laos’ interest in joining BRICS, a key alliance of emerging economies, stating that the country is currently in the process of studying the requirements for membership. Speaking at the Russia-Laos Business Dialogue during the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) on 4 September, Sonexay said,...

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Concludes State Visit to Laos

Cuban President and First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of...

Lao President Thongloun Wraps Up China Visit with Focus on Friendship, Future Cooperation

Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith concluded a four-day visit to China from  3 to 6...

Türkiye Rolls Out Cold Storage, Vocational Training Initiatives in Laos

On 27–28 August, the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) launched two key initiatives...

Acting Thai Government Moves to Dissolve Parliament

By Thanaporn PROMYAMYAI/AFP - Thailand’s acting prime minister has moved to dissolve parliament, his...

High Profile Sexual Assault Case Sparks Protests in Thailand

Allegations of sexual assaults by a prominent Thai politician, Prinn Panitchpakdi, have led to three charges of sexual harassment and assault against the former...

Laos Cabinet and National Assembly Meet to Discuss Economic Woes

Cabinet ministers and National Assembly members held a special meeting yesterday to discuss the country's growing economic problems. The meeting, co-chaired by Mr. Xaysomphone Phomvihane,...

State Inspection Authority: USD 732 Million Lost to Corruption Since 2016  

Since 2016, the Lao government has lost funds in various currencies totaling USD 732 million to corruption, according to a recent report. The State Inspection...

Cambodia Clarifies Claim Over Khaen Music

Hot on the heels of the mango sticky rice debate comes a clarification of the Khaen, with Cambodia staking its own claim to the...

US President Biden to Host ASEAN Leaders at Summit in May

US President Joe Biden will host leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Washington next month for a summit. The event, to...

Thai Police Investigate Bomb Thrown at PM Prayut’s House

Thai police are investigating an incident on Sunday night during which a home-made explosive device was thrown into the residential compound of Prime Minister...