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Laos Wins 29 ASEAN Tourism Standards Awards

On 20 January, Laos received 29 ASEAN Tourism Standards Awards during the ASEAN Tourism Forum held in Johor, Malaysia. These accolades celebrate the country's efforts in enhancing tourism quality, sustainability, and cultural preservation.   Among the awards, Laos earned four under the ASEAN Homestay Standard category, recognizing efforts to promote sustainable...

Top TikTok Trends from Southeast Asia in 2024

This year, TikTok exploded across the internet like never before. As 2024 comes to...

Creative Economy Revolution: How ASEAN’s Youth are Leading the Charge

On 2 to 5 December, the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Summit 2024...

YSEALI Summit 2024 Inspires Regional Collaboration Through Creative Economy

From 2 to 5 December, the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Summit 2024...

Laos to Enforce Graphic Health Warnings on Cigarette Packs

Laos is set to implement redesigned cigarette packs featuring large graphic health warnings to...

Thai Businesswoman Acquires Miss Universe Pageant for USD 20 Million

This is the first time the beauty pageant organizer would be owned by a woman.  Jakkaphong "Anne" Jakrajutatip, a Thai celebrity media tycoon, transgender rights...

Lao and Thai PM to Attend Key Ceremony for Bridge Construction

The foundation stone laying ceremony of the fifth Laos-Thai Friendship Bridge will be attended by the Prime Ministers of both countries this Friday.  Lao Prime...

President of Laos Makes His First Official Visit to Brunei

The President of Laos made a three-day visit to Brunei this week to meet His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah and strengthen the relations...

Cambodia, Vietnam Pave the Way for ASEAN Comeback in Covid Recovery

A Covid-19 recovery index published by Nikkei Asia places Cambodia and Vietnam in 4th and 8th position respectively in a list that features 121...

Latest Airstrike by Myanmar Junta Kills 60 People

An airstrike by the Myanmar military has claimed the lives of at least 60 people and injured 200 while they were attending a concert....

Thai Actor Raises Millions Worth of Funds for Hospitals in Laos and Thailand

Actor and singer Phakin “Tono” Khamwilaisak swam across the Mekong River on Sunday from Thailand to Laos and raised funds for charity in both...