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Laos Debunks Rumors of Sending Troops to Fight in Ukraine

Laos has refuted recent claims circulating in “several foreign news outlets” alleging that Laos is preparing to send troops to join Russia’s military operations in Ukraine, state media reported. According to these reports, the Russian military press service was said to be attempting to persuade Lao soldiers and citizens to...

Laos Clears Over 35,000 UXO Items in First Half of 2025, but Children Remain at Risk

Laos cleared more than 35,000 unexploded ordnance (UXO) items in the first half of...

ASEAN, UK Launch Five-Year Health Security Partnership Program to Strengthen Regional Health Resilience

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the United Kingdom officially launched the...

Thailand Drops Casino Legalization Plans After PM Suspended

AFP - Thailand's cabinet on 8 July dropped a bill to legalize casino gambling,...

Marco Rubio to Attend ASEAN Meeting in First Asia Trip

AFP - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will make his first trip to...

Loca to Transition to Fully Electric Fleet by 2030

As more businesses transition to environmentally conscious practices, the LOCA ride-hailing service is at the forefront of this movement, providing Electric Vehicle (EV) services...

Time Magazine Hails Luang Prabang as One of World’s Greatest Places in 2023

The acclaimed American news magazine called Luang Prabang a 'hidden paradise' and recommended it as one of the 50 greatest places in the world...

Rampant Inflation Causes Households To Rethink Education

A recent survey shows that households in Laos are slashing expenses on education, health, and food due to skyrocketing inflation. Economists have raised concerns about...

Thai Police to Get Mental Health Checks After Fatal Standoff

BANGKOK (AP) — Police in Thailand will be subject to random checks of their physical and mental health, officials said Thursday, after a 27-hour...

Australia and Laos Strengthen Cooperation During Visit by Michelle Chan

One of Australia's top diplomats, Michelle Chan, visited Laos this week to discuss working towards upgrading bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Partnership. Lao Deputy Minister...

US Orders ByteDance to Sell Stakes in TikTok Over Security Concerns

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) has instructed the Chinese tech giant ByteDance to divest its TikTok US market share...