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Thailand Set to Lift Afternoon Alcohol Sales Ban

Thailand is preparing to lift its afternoon alcohol sales ban to boost tourism and economic activity. Deputy Prime Minister Sophon Sarum announced the change on 13 November after chairing a meeting of the National Alcohol Beverage Policy Committee. The government will remove the 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM sales restriction,...

Thailand Says ‘Hostilities’ Remain Despite Cambodia Peace Pact

By Montira RUNGJIRAJITTRANON/AFP - Thailand's army said on 11 November, "hostilities still remain" with...

Migrant Shipwreck off Malaysia Kills at Least Seven

AFP - Malaysian authorities have recovered at least seven bodies after a boat carrying...

Philippines Must Build on Malaysia-led ASEAN Geopolitical, Economic Momentum

BY Alina Khai - As the Philippines takes over the ASEAN chairmanship, analysts say continuity...

Blasts at Indonesian School Mosque Injure Over 50

AFP - Two blasts at a school mosque in the Indonesian capital Jakarta injured at...

US Special Adviser on Disability Rights Visits Laos to Promote Inclusion, Policy Integration

Sara Minkara, the Special Adviser on International Disability Rights at the United States (US) Department of State, led a delegation on a visit to...

Australia Joins World Bank to Support Laos’ Land-Linked Agenda

Greater connectivity is a goal for Laos and a goal for ASEAN. This is why the World Bank and the Government of Laos have...

EU-ASEAN Relations Reach New Heights with New Development Projects in Laos, the Region

The longstanding partnership between Laos and the European Union (EU) reached new heights with the recent official visit of Jutta Urpilainen, European Commissioner for...

Laos-Australia Partnership Launched with Major Investment in Dengue Research

Australia has committed AUD 3 million (almost USD 2 million) in financial support this year to advance research combating dengue fever in Laos through...

Taylor Swift Struck a Deal With Singapore Not to Perform in Any Other Southeast Asian Country

Taylor Swift stole the show at an Asian summit on Tuesday, 5 March, when Singapore’s leader was prompted to defend his tiny country’s exclusive...

ASEAN-South Korea Music Festival 2024 Coming to Laos in November

The ASEAN-South Korea Music Festival 2024 (2024 ROUND) is set to take place in Laos this November. The festival, themed 'Step Out, Sing As One,'...