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Vietnam, Philippines Reach Upper-Middle-Income Status as Laos Eyes 2035 Target

Vietnam and the Philippines have been reclassified as upper-middle-income economies by the World Bank, leaving Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, and Timor-Leste as the only ASEAN members still in the lower-middle-income category. The annual income classifications, released on 1 July, place seven of ASEAN's 11 members in the upper-middle-income bracket or higher....

Lao Deputy PM Holds Talks in Myanmar to Deepen Bilateral Ties

Laos and Myanmar are moving to expand bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors following an...
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At Least 19 Dead After 7.8-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Philippines

A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao in the southern Philippines...
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Lao Buddhist Organization Tightens Social Media Guidelines

The Lao Buddhist Fellowship Organization has issued new nationwide guidelines governing how monks use...
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Thailand, Vietnam Target USD 25 Billion Trade Goal as Ties Enter ‘New Phase’

Thailand and Vietnam pledged deeper economic and security cooperation on 28 May as the...
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Cambodia, Japan Offer Training to Ukraine for Demining Efforts

Ukrainian deminers will receive a training course on mine clearance technology from The Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) this month.  Ukraine has reported some of...

Indonesia to Start Special Office to Tackle Myanmar Crisis

As the Chair of ASEAN in 2023, the country will be setting up an office to specifically look at managing the ongoing crisis in...

Laos, Vietnam Sign Bilateral Agreements to Boost Relations

Prime Ministers of the two nations signed ten bilateral agreements on Wednesday to strengthen the partnership between the two countries. Prime Minister of Vietnam...

Schoolgirl in Thailand Killed by Knife Attack

A schoolgirl from Roi Et Province, Thailand was killed after a man stabbed her on a school bus on Friday. Bangkok Post reports that...

Thailand Reinstates Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement for Visitors

Thailand will require all visitors to show proof of at least two Covid-19 vaccinations under new regulations that coincide with the revival of travel...

Thai Baht Expected to Strengthen in 2023

The Thai baht is expected to have a strong year in 2023, buoyed by an influx of Chinese tourists and slowed US rate hikes. Bangkok...
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