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Lao Prime Minister Receives Japan’s Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun

The Japanese Emperor awarded Lao Prime Minister (PM) Sonexay Siphandone the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun on 3 July, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to enhancing relations between Laos and Japan. The award, conferred by the Emperor of Japan, was formally presented by the Ambassador...

Hun Sen Calls for Halt to Thai Imports and Film Screenings Amid Renewed Tensions

Cambodia’s Senate President Hun Sen has called for an immediate suspension of the import...

Laos Showcases Tax Reform, Seeks Support on the International Stage

Laos outlined its progress in strengthening domestic resource mobilization and called for continued international...

‘Looking to the Next 70 Years’: US and Laos Celebrate Enduring Friendship

On 2 July, the United States Embassy in Laos hosted an Independence Day celebration...

Government Officials Undergo Water Rescue Training as Rainy Season Starts

From 30 June to 2 July, officials from key government agencies in Laos, including...

Lao President Meets High-Level Russian Delegation

President Thongloun Sisoulith participated in talks with Dmitry Medvedev, Chairman of the United Russia Party and Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, after...

Govt Approves Lao Tourism Year Campaign in May Cabinet Meeting

The government has approved the idea of promoting 2023-2024 as Lao Tourism Year, at the latest cabinet meeting on Tuesday. In the cabinet meeting chaired...

Cambodian Land Activists Arrested for Allegedly Inciting Farmers to Hate the Rich

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Three Cambodian land rights activists who were arrested on charges of plotting against the government planned to provoke a...

Thailand’s Victorious Progressive Move Forward Party, 7 Allies Agree on Coalition Platform

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s opposition Move Forward Party, the top vote-getter in last week’s national election, signed an agreement with seven other parties on...

Australia in Laos, Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA Warns Public About Dangers of Asbestos

With the support of Australia in Laos, Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA has put up a billboard in front of the Australian Embassy in Laos to...

Concern Rising in Myanmar That Supplies Needed for Recovery From Cyclone Mocha Are Coming Too Slowly

BANGKOK (AP) — As residents of Myanmar’s Rakhine and Chin states worked Monday to repair the devastation from last week’s Cyclone Mocha, concern is...