ASEAN

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 on Monday, 8 June, killing at least 19 people. The quake triggered tsunami warnings across the region and damaged buildings and infrastructure. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council continues to consolidate casualty figures, while local...

Lao Buddhist Organization Tightens Social Media Guidelines

The Lao Buddhist Fellowship Organization has issued new nationwide guidelines governing how monks use...

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...

Laos Calls on Vietnam for 2031 SEA Games Hosting Preparations

Laos has requested Vietnam’s support in sports development and athlete training as the country...

Jojo Miracle Brings Lao Music to International Stage in Manila

A return to the stage after years away from releasing music has taken Lao...

Thai Police: Woman’s Body Found Stuffed Into Suitcase May Be Laos National

A woman's body found stuffed into a suitcase in Thailand is believed to be a Lao national, according to Thai police, leading to a...

Australian Economist Sean Turnell Sentenced to Three Years Jail in Myanmar

Australian economist and former advisor to Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been jailed for three years by junta authorities. Sean Turnell was...

Miss Grand Myanmar Han Lay Arrives in Canada After Getting Political Asylum

Thaw Nandar Aung, also known as Han Lay, landed in Toronto, Canada on Wednesday after she was granted political asylum. The Myanmar junta Government has...

Laos and Singapore Leaders Meet to Discuss All Things Energy

The two countries are also looking at increasing cooperation in evolving areas like digital, sustainability and environmental protection. Laos and Singapore will be celebrating the...

ASEAN Countries Unite to End Violence Against Women 

Earlier last week, Lao Women’s Union (LWU) and the National Commission for the Advancement of Women, Mother-Child (NCAWMC) hosted the International Conference on Preventing...

Family Members of Job Scam Victims Protest at Laos Embassy in Malaysia

Around 700 Malaysian citizens are believed to be stuck in Laos after falling prey to scams that promised lucrative jobs and good money. Those who...