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Politics

Japan Makes History with Appointment of First Woman Prime Minister

AFP - Sanae Takaichi, a staunch conservative who admires Margaret Thatcher, became Japan's first woman prime minister on Tuesday, but analysts say her rise does not necessarily signal a feminist victory. Instead, the 64-year-old, who won the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leadership this month, has positioned herself as a...

Thailand, Laos Set USD 11 Billion Trade Target by 2027, Eye New Infrastructure to Boost Border Economy

In his first official visit abroad as Thailand’s prime minister, Anutin Charnvirakul pledged to...

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...

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...

ASEAN Defence Ministers Vow to Pursue Unity, Stability

ASEAN defence ministers have reaffirmed their joint commitment to strengthening solidarity, unity and centrality among ASEAN member countries. Minister of National Defence Lieutenant General Chansamone...

NA Members in Favour of Retaining Death Penalty

National Assembly (NA) members yesterday voiced their support for keeping the death penalty, which is handed down to people who have committed serious crimes,...

Inspection of State Leaders, Departments Centres on Legal Amendments

State leaders, heads of government, top legislators and other high-ranking officials will undergo inspection following the approval of the amended Inspection Law of the...

Laos, Ireland Enhance Cooperation

President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins, his wife and delegation arrived in Vientiane on Monday for an official visit to Laos from November 14-16...

ASEAN Governors, Mayors Agree to Enhance their Capital Cities

Governors and Mayors of ASEAN capital cities have adopted the theme ‘Commitment and Responsibility of ASEAN Capitals for ASEAN Integration', which covers four main...

Govt’s Six-month Performance Assessed

Reconfigurations in national departments, along with their new mandates, are almost finished following the new cabinet's assumption of office in April, Prime Minister Thongloun...