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ASEAN Summit in Malaysia Highlights 0% US Tariff, Regional Cooperation, Myanmar

The 47th ASEAN Summit, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 26–28 October, brought together leaders from Southeast Asia and partner countries to discuss trade, regional cooperation, and pressing geopolitical issues. Over the first two days, the summit featured high-level meetings on economic agreements, regional security, and sustainable development, while also...

Lao PM Heads to ASEAN Summit as Timor-Leste Joins, Thailand-Cambodia Peace Talks Advance

Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone will travel to Kuala Lumpur from 26-28 October to attend...

Tropical Storm Kills Family of Five as Hits Philippines

AFP - Tropical Storm Fengshen killed a family of five Sunday as it ploughed...

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...

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...

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...

Laos Joins Southeast Asian Nations in Anti-Terrorism Drills in China

The Lao People's Armed Forces departed to join an anti-terrorism exercise in China on 11 November.  Collaborating with military counterparts from four Southeast Asian...

Laos’ Deputy Prime Minister Meets with Japan’s Crown Prince

Saleumxay Kommasith, Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs met with Crown Prince and Crown Princess Akishino of Japan during his official...

Lao Junior Badminton Players Shine at ASEAN Championship

The Lao national junior badminton team has garnered remarkable results at this year’s Badminton Asia (Southeast Asia) Regional Junior Championships in Phnom Penh, Cambodia....

Lao Diplomat Invited to Japan on Official Visit

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Laos, Saleumxay Kommasith, will pay an official visit to Japan from 7 to 11...

Laos Unveils Meaning of Theme, Logo for 2024 ASEAN Chairmanship

Laos has announced the theme and logo for its Chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2024.  Both the theme as “ASEAN:...