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Lao Prime Minister Receives Japan’s Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun

The Japanese Emperor awarded Lao Prime Minister (PM) Sonexay Siphandone the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun on 3 July, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to enhancing relations between Laos and Japan. The award, conferred by the Emperor of Japan, was formally presented by the Ambassador...

Hong Kong Govt Proposes Limited Recognition of Same-Sex Couples’ Rights

By Holmes CHAN/AFP - The Hong Kong government said on 2 July it will...

Hun Sen Calls for Halt to Thai Imports and Film Screenings Amid Renewed Tensions

Cambodia’s Senate President Hun Sen has called for an immediate suspension of the import...

‘Looking to the Next 70 Years’: US and Laos Celebrate Enduring Friendship

On 2 July, the United States Embassy in Laos hosted an Independence Day celebration...

Thailand Set for Another Acting PM After Cabinet Reshuffle

AFP - Thailand's king is scheduled on 3 July to swear in a new...

Thai Energy Firm Makes Highest Profits Due to Hydropower Projects in Laos

The power generation arm of Ch Karnchang Plc, Thailand's second-largest construction company, CK Power Plc (CKP), witnessed a profit growth of 11.8% to a...

ASEAN To Host First Regional Shopping Festival

ASEAN will host an online shopping event this August to promote e-commerce trade among its member states. Indonesia, which holds the rotating chair of the...

MRC Promotes Responsible Water Resources Management & Development

The Mekong River Commission released two flagship documents on Tuesday, aiming to maximize the potential benefits of hydropower and other water-related development projects while...

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...