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Politics

ASEAN Economic Ministers Say No to Retaliation in Response to US Tariffs

Ministries from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) expressed "deep concern" over unilateral tariffs introduced by the United States.  The statement, adopted during their virtual Special ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting on 10 April, highlights potential disruptions to global trade.  The ten ASEAN nations, unexpectedly hit hard by President Trump's recent...

First Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge Marks 31st Anniversary

The First Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge marks its 31st anniversary on 8 April.  Opened in 1994,...

Vietnam Seeks US Tariff Delay as Economic Growth Slows in First Quarter

By Lam NGUYEN/AFP - Vietnam has asked for a last-minute delay to colossal tariffs...

Bus-Rapid-Transit Road Rushing to be Completed Before Lao New Year

Vientiane is committed to completing the construction of the Setthathirath Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)...

Regional Leaders Pay Tribute to Former Lao President Khamtai Siphandone

Following the passing of former Lao President General Khamtai Siphandone on 2 April, leaders...

Laos and Thailand Cooperate on Migrant Worker Issues

The government of Thailand has promised support for Lao migrant workers living in the country, and will offer assistance to Lao workers who want...

Cambodian Troops Begin Live-fire Drills at Laos Border

Cambodian troops stationed on the border with Laos commenced live-fire drills yesterday, just six months after a flare-up caused severe border tensions between the...

Lao Casino Operator Zhao Wei Rejects US Sanctions

Zhao Wei, the Chinese national who operates the Kings Romans Casino in Laos, has rejected the US Treasury Department's claims that his organization is...

Lao Inmates Break Out of Cambodian Prison

Five Lao prisoners made an attempted escape from Stung Treng provincial prison on Saturday, but were recaptured before venturing far. Security guards fired warning shots...

Mongolia to provide Sheep to Lao People’s Army

The Mongolian government has agreed to provide 1,000 sheep to the Lao People's Army battalion in Xieng Khouang Province. A meeting was held between Mongolian...

Lao-Thai Railway to Begin Phase II (Thanalaeng to Khamsavath)

The Lao-Thai Railway Construction Project, Phase II (Section II), which will run 7.5km from Thanalaeng Station in Hadxayfong District, to Vientiane Station in Khamsavath...