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Laos Sets Ambitious Targets for Energy, Mining Sector

Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has outlined a vision for the energy and mining sector, aiming to increase its contribution to 25 percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030 while ensuring sustainable development and financial stability. Speaking at the annual energy and mining sector meeting on 31...

Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Tops 1,000, More Casualties Expected: Here’s What We Know So Far

This is a developing story LATEST UPDATE on 29 March at 12:48 PM The deadly 7.7-magnitude...

JUST IN: 13 Dead After 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Myanmar

Latest update on 28 March at 5:13 PM Laotian Times/AFP – A devastating earthquake rocked...

Strong 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Central Myanmar, Felt in Laos

UPDATED on 28 March at 2:33 PM AFP- A powerful earthquake rocked central Myanmar on...

ASEAN Center for Energy Launches Net Zero Emissions Roadmap for Laos

In line with Laos’ commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, as outlined in...

Seeing the Unseen: The Crisis of Unintended Pregnancy

Op-ed in line with the launch of UNFPA’s State of World Population Report 2022.  Mother and daughter, Liza and Agnes, who live in the small...

Laos and Cambodia Renew Commitment to Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation

Cambodia and Laos have said they are committed to exploring opportunities to develop and advance their "close and comprehensive collaboration" for the mutual benefit...

Cambodia Launches “My Second Home” Program to Encourage Foreign Investment

Cambodia has launched a program to encourage foreign investment that offers a ten-year visa and other benefits to those who invest in the country. Khmer...

Myanmar Hosts Regional Meeting with China and Mekong Countries

Myanmar hosted its first regional meeting since the military takeover yesterday, with foreign ministers from China and five Mekong Delta countries exploring regional economic...

Indonesian President Jokowi Says Putin to Allow Ukraine Wheat Shipments

Indonesian President Joko Widodo met with Russia's President Vladimir Putin in Moscow yesterday, successfully negotiating Russia's agreement to open sea routes for Ukrainian wheat...

Japanese Brewer Kirin to Sell Stake in Venture with Myanmar Military

Japanese beverage manufacturer Kirin Holdings stated on Thursday that it will sell its full investment in Myanmar Brewery (MBL). Nikkei reports that Kirin will sell...