Long-Tail Boat Capsizes, Dozens of Myanmar nationals Missing in Laos
A long-tail boat carrying over 40 passengers capsized on 2 September in the Mekong River, near the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone in Bokeo Province, Laos. The boat, which was navigating the river close to the border with Chiang Saen District in Thailand, was en route from the Golden...
MAG Receives Funding to Expand UXO Clearance in Khammouane, Laos
The Mines Advisory Group (MAG) has secured over USD 800,000 from the Freeman Foundation...
Cambodia to Sign Double Taxation Agreements with Laos, Philippines
Cambodia is set to sign double taxation agreements (DTAs) with Laos and the Philippines,...
European Union Inaugurates First Youth Sounding Board for EU in ASEAN
Today, Sujiro Seam, Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to ASEAN officially inaugurates 11...
First Meteorological Tower to be Installed for Savannakhet Wind Farm Projects
On 22 August, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the first meteorological tower in...
Thailand Pushes Ahead With Plan to Legalize Massive Casino ‘Entertainment Complexes’
By Will Jackson/ABC News - Thailand's stunning beaches, delicious food, unique cultural heritage and red light districts are already big drawcards for tourists.
Soon the...
Golden Triangle Seizes Telecom Fraud Network in Major Crackdown
In a coordinated operation, authorities have dismantled a telecommunications fraud network operating within the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone, arresting 771 individuals. The action,...
Vietnam’s Investment in Laos Hits USD 5.5 Billion
Vietnamese investment in Laos has reached a total of USD 5.5 billion across 256 projects. These figures were released on 18 August at a conference...
International Traffic Soars to New Heights at Laos-China Border
Mohan Port on China’s border with Laos has reported a significant surge in international passenger traffic this year, according to data released by Chinese...
World Risk Poll Indicates Southeast Asians Feel More Prepared Than Most to Face Disaster
BY Najma Sambul/ABC News - Southeast Asia is one of the most disaster-prone areas in the world, but a new study shows people living there...
Thai Constitutional Court Rules Srettha Thavisin’s Ministerial Status Invalid Over Ethical Reasons
The Thai Constitutional Court has ruled out Srettha Thavisin as the Thai Prime Minister. The ruling, on 14 August, followed a petition from 40 senators...