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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...

Myanmar’s Military Rulers to Let ‘Loyal’ Citizens Carry Guns

BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar's military government plans to allow loyal civilians, including government employees and retired military personnel, to carry licensed firearms, but they...

103 Military Hospital Completes Complex Brain Surgery

For the past two months, the medical team of the Lao Army has been working in collaboration with experts from the Chinese Liberation Army...

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen Arrives in Laos

Hun Sen, the Prime Minister of Cambodia arrived at Wattay International Airport in Vientiane Capital for an official visit on Monday. In response to...

Sri Lankan Citizen Reveals Harrowing Details of Being Trafficked into Laos

Due to the country's severe economic crisis, many Sri Lankans decided to seek employment overseas last year, only to find themselves stranded in Laos,...

Cambodian Leader Shuts Down Independent Media Outlet

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen on Sunday ordered one of the handful of independent media broadcasters to shut down...

Vietnamese Rescue Team Arrives in Turkey Following Devastating Earthquake

A team of Vietnamese rescue workers has arrived in Istanbul, Turkey, to assist in search and rescue efforts following the massive 7.8-magnitude earthquake that...