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Cambodian PM Accuses Thai Forces of Evicting Civilians on Border

AFP - Cambodia's leader Hun Manet has accused Thailand of preventing more than 20 families from returning to their homes on the disputed border, according to his letter to the head of the UN released on 18 September. The Thai army said the Cambodian residents had "illegally occupied" Thai territory. The...

Laos Calls for Increased ASEAN Investment in Nature-Based Solutions

Laos is urging ASEAN member states to ramp up investment in Nature-based Solutions (NbS)...

Lao Overseas Workers Send Home USD 29 Million in First Half of 2025

Lao nationals working overseas remitted more than USD 29 million in the first half...

Acting Thai Government Moves to Dissolve Parliament

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

20 Missing After Deadly Indonesia Protests

By Marchio GORBIANO/AFP - At least 20 people are missing after violent Indonesia protests...

Laos Prepares to Take the Helm of ASEAN Amidst Ongoing Myanmar Crisis

In less than a month, Laos is set to assume the ASEAN chairmanship for 2024, succeeding Indonesia. But experts shared concerns over the nation's...

Lao Leaders Reaffirm Ties as ASEAN Chair Looms in 2024

Laos is making waves in regional diplomacy as its leaders, including President Thongloun Sisoulith and Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, wrap up a week of...

ASEAN, China Officials Discuss Enhancing Connectivity Under ‘Belt and Road Initiative’

Officials from China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) gathered on 27 November, in Vientiane Capital to discuss enhancing connectivity under the...

ASEAN Defense Chiefs Call for Immediate Truce, Aid Corridor in Israel-Hamas War

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Southeast Asian defense ministers expressed “profound concern” on Thursday, 16 November over the loss of civilian lives in the Israel-Hamas...

Laos Readies to Chair ASEAN, Host Regional Meetings

As Laos gears up to assume the chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2024, the country is set to host...

Japan Provides Aid to Laos for Upcoming ASEAN Chairmanship

Japan donated 33 Toyota Camry Hybrid sedans and IT equipment, with a total value of JPY 500 million (over USD 3 million), ahead of...