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That Luang Festival to Feature Over 1,600 Booths Showcasing Lao Crafts, Culture

The 2024 That Luang Festival, running from November 11 to 15, is set to draw thousands of visitors with over 1,600 booths featuring Lao handicrafts, foods, and cultural exhibits. According to state media, this event provides a platform for local artisans and producers to showcase their goods, promote Lao culture,...

K-Pop Star BamBam Lights Up ASEAN-Korea Music Festival 2024 in Vientiane

Popular K-pop star BamBam was the leading star at the 2024 ASEAN-Korea Music Festival...

Luang Prabang Smashes 2024 Tourism Goal: Over 1.7 Million Visitors, Expecting Surge in Peak Season

By Oulayvanh Sisounonth and Phontham Visapra UPDATED on 30 October at 1:28 PM Luang Prabang,...

Hong Kong Eases Visa Rules for Lao, Cambodian, and Myanmar Citizens

Hong Kong has announced relaxed visa rules for nationals of Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar,...

ASEAN Summits Conclude with Key Agreements, Leadership Transition to Malaysia

The 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits, held from 6-11 October in Vientiane, concluded with...

Thai Military May Intervene if Political Situation Is Not Under Control

Thailand's military chief, General Narongpan Jitkaewthae, has said he cannot guarantee that the military would not intervene again if the country faces political upheaval...

Cambodian PM Rewards Spirited Runner after Rainy Race Performance

Cambodian runner Bou Samnang, who finished last in the women's 5,000-meter race at the SEA Games in Phnom Penh on Monday, was rewarded by...

Thailand’s Opposition Wins Big Election Victory, Challenging Army-backed Conservative Establishment

(AP) — Thailand’s main opposition parties easily bested other contenders with virtually all the votes counted from Sunday’s general election, fulfilling many voters’ hopes...

Asean Leader: No Progress in Ending Myanmar’s Deadly Civil Strife

LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian President Joko Widodo somberly acknowledged to fellow Southeast Asian leaders Thursday that no progress has been made to...

Singapore’s PM Urges ASEAN for Joint Power Grid in Region

Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong spoke at the 42nd ASEAN Summit in Indonesia on 10 May, urging the bloc’s members to keep working...

Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone Attends 42nd ASEAN Summit

Prime Minister Sonexay Siphadone led the Lao delegation at the 42nd ASEAN Summit in Indonesia and participated in other related meetings on 9-11 May. During...