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British Embassy in Vientiane Celebrates King Charles III’s Birthday

On 27 November, the British Embassy in Vientiane hosted a vibrant and memorable event to mark the 76th birthday of King Charles III.  Among other dignitaries, Phout Simmalavong, Minister of Education and Sport and Phoxay Khaykhamphithoune, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs joined the occasion to celebrate the long-lasting friendship between...

Luang Prabang Celebrates 29 Years as UNESCO World Heritage Site

Today, 9 December, marks the 29th anniversary of Luang Prabang’s designation as a UNESCO...

YSEALI Summit 2024 Inspires Regional Collaboration Through Creative Economy

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

Lao Teams Shine at Jaifa King’s Cup with U8 Championship Win

The Lao youth football team, with three groups of players from the WIG NAGA...

Laos to Enforce Graphic Health Warnings on Cigarette Packs

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

Sri Lanka Receives 15 Complaints of Human Trafficking Cases in Laos

The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has received 15 complaints regarding Sri Lankan citizens being trafficked into Laos on alleged job scams....

Quad Countries Call for End to Bloodshed in Myanmar

Foreign ministers of the Quad group, consisting of Australia, India, Japan and the United States, held a meeting in New Delhi to discuss regional...

Over 50% Of the World to Be Overweight or Obese by 2035

The World Obesity Foundation (OBF) has issued a report, stating that more than half of the world’s population will be overweight or obese by...

Malaysia’s Anwar Urges ASEAN to Speak Up on Myanmar Violence

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim urged the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to speak up and hold Myanmar's military leaders...

Authorities Reverse Decision Making Public Servants Pay for Festival

Officials in Xayaboury Province have reversed a decision urging civil servants to contribute to the cost of a local cultural festival. Under the original notice...

Cambodian Opposition Leader Gets 27 Years on Treason Charge

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — A court in Cambodia on Friday found Kem Sokha, leader of the dissolved Cambodia National Rescue Party, guilty of...