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ASEAN Mayors, Governors Gather in Laos to Focus on Connectivity, Sustainability

Vientiane is hosting the Meeting of Governors and Mayors of ASEAN Capitals 2024 (MGMAC 2024) and the ASEAN Mayors Forum 2024 (AMF 2024) from 18-19 September. These events bring together leaders from ASEAN cities, provinces, and capitals under the theme “Enhancing Connectivity and Resilience for Sustainable Development of ASEAN...

Lao Mathematics Association Launched to Boost National Competitiveness

The Lao Mathematics Association (LMA) was officially launched on 14 September at the National...

Luxembourg Development Cooperation Supports Lao Red Cross with High-Tech Blood Cold Chain Equipment

Luxembourg has handed over state-of-the-art blood cold chain equipment to the Lao Red Cross,...

Critical Flood Warnings in Northern Laos: Relief Teams Mobilize, Donations Needed

In response to the severe flooding affecting northern Laos, the Natural Disaster Monitoring Committee...

Empowering Women in ASEAN’s Digital Economy

The United States (US) Department of State hosted the Digital Innovations for Female Entrepreneurs...

German Parliamentary Delegation Visits Laos amid ASEAN Tour

Members of the German Parliament visited Laos and several other Southeast Asian nations this week to enhance bilateral cooperation between Germany and ASEAN. Ms....

Thai Politicians Banned from Using TikTok to Lure Voters

Shortform video platform TikTok has warned that it will ban all accounts found linked to political groups to maintain a safe community ahead of...

Bank Of Laos Issues New Regulation On Currency Exchange Rates

The Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL) has issued a decision on foreign exchange rate setting to guide commercial banks in foreign currency trading...

South Korea to Lift Post-arrival Covid Test Requirement for Travellers from China

A senior South Korean official said on Wednesday that travelers from China will not be required to test for Covid-19 upon arrival beginning next...

Ancient Cambodian Stolen Antiques Resurface In London

Precious Cambodian Angkorian crown jewelry reappeared in London last summer, after the passing of known antiquities smuggler Douglas Latchford. Mr. Latchford passed away in 2020...

Laos, Cambodia Discuss Feasibility Study for Electricity Transmission to Singapore

Laos and Cambodia discussed undertaking a feasibility study on electricity transmission from Laos through Cambodia to Singapore during Cambodian PM Hun Sen's visit to...