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Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Tops 1,000, More Casualties Expected: Here’s What We Know So Far

This is a developing story LATEST UPDATE on 29 March at 12:48 PM The deadly 7.7-magnitude earthquake that rocked central Myanmar on 28 March has claimed the lives of at least 1,002 people so far, with over 2,300 others reported injured and thousands missing. As rescue efforts continue, officials fear the toll...

JUST IN: 13 Dead After 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Myanmar

Latest update on 28 March at 5:13 PM Laotian Times/AFP – A devastating earthquake rocked...

Strong 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Central Myanmar, Felt in Laos

UPDATED on 28 March at 2:33 PM AFP- A powerful earthquake rocked central Myanmar on...

ASEAN Center for Energy Launches Net Zero Emissions Roadmap for Laos

In line with Laos’ commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, as outlined in...

Laos Wins 29 ASEAN Tourism Standards Awards

On 20 January, Laos received 29 ASEAN Tourism Standards Awards during the ASEAN Tourism...

The EU, ASEAN Marks the Start of Green Diplomacy Weeks 2023 Through Fun Run, Walk, Cycling Event in Jakarta

Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to ASEAN, Sujiro Seam; the Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community, Ekkaphab Phanthavong; and the Ambassador/Permanent...

Southeast Asian Governments Condemn Hamas Attacks on Israel, Call for Peaceful Resolution

Updated on 11 October, 2023, at 9:38 am The recent attack in Gaza that killed more than 500 people and injured thousands has sparked outrage...

Japan Foreign Minister Begins ASEAN Tour to Strengthen Ties Amid China’s Growing Influence

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa is leading a delegation on a six-day trip to four ASEAN countries –Laos, Brunei, Vietnam, and Thailand – to...

Days Off in ASEAN: Which is the Most Holiday-Friendly Nation

As the festival season approaches, people across Southeast Asia are looking forward to spending quality time with family and unwind. But, when it comes to...

ASEAN and China Sign Agreement to Combat Gambling-Related Transnational Crime

Six ASEAN member countries—Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, the Philippines, Malaysia—and China announced a plan of action on Tuesday to work together to combat gambling-related...

Climate Change and the Shift to Cleaner Energy Push Southeast Asia to Finally Start Sharing Power

Hanoi, VIETNAM (AP) — The urgency for Southeast Asian nations to switch to clean energy to combat climate change is reinvigorating a 20-year-old plan for the...