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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 Suspect in Michigan Hit-And-Run Agrees to Return to US

BANGKOK (AP) — A Thai-American woman living in Michigan who fled to Thailand after allegedly being involved in a hit-and-run accident that killed a...

Laos, Cambodia Discuss Potential High-Speed Rail Link

Prime Minister of Laos Mr. Sonexay Siphandone was in talks with his Cambodian counterpart, Mr. Hun Sen during his recent official visit about the...

China Expresses Support for Sri Lanka Ahead of Debt Meeting

BEIJING (AP) — China expressed support for Sri Lanka ahead of a meeting Friday of government lenders to poor economies but did not say...

Digital Protection Measures Welcomed in Laos and Other Asia-Pacific Nations

As concern for the distribution of customers’ data starts to rise, Laos amongst other nations in the Asia-Pacific region embraces data protection laws, clamping...

Thailand Cabinet Approves Tourist Entry Fees for International Visitors

The Cabinet of Thailand has approved a new entry fee for visitors aimed at ensuring health and accident coverage for tourists, according to the...

Separatist Rebels in Papua Say Kidnapped NZ Pilot is Safe

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Separatist rebels in Indonesia's restive Papua province released photos and videos Tuesday of a man they said is the pilot...