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Lao Bodybuilders Shine at World Championship, Claim Two Gold Medals

Two Lao bodybuilders, Chintana Khambounheuang and Khamla Samavong, each won a gold medal at the 15th World Bodybuilding Championship held in the Maldives from 5 to 11 November. Chintana claimed gold in the Swimming Suit category and earned two silver medals in the female physique categories for competitors under 165...

Lao Government Encourages Diaspora to Reconnect, Invest in Homeland

On 12 November, the Lao government hosted a meeting in Vientiane aimed at encouraging...

That Luang Festival to Feature Over 1,600 Booths Showcasing Lao Crafts, Culture

The 2024 That Luang Festival, running from November 11 to 15, is set to...

K-Pop Star BamBam Lights Up ASEAN-Korea Music Festival 2024 in Vientiane

Popular K-pop star BamBam was the leading star at the 2024 ASEAN-Korea Music Festival...

Fashion as Cultural Diplomacy: Southeast Asia’s Presence in BRICS+ Summit

In early October, while Laos was immersed in ASEAN responsibilities, the BRICS+ Fashion Summit...

Fans in Laos Follow Suspicious Death of Thai Actress “Tangmo”

The death of 37-year-old Thai actress Nida Patcharaveerapong, known as Tangmo, saw new developments last week, with fans in Laos following the story closely. The...

Russian Tourists Stranded in Thailand Due to Russia-Ukraine Conflict

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has left more than seven thousand Russian tourists stranded in Thailand. Reuters reports that several hundred Ukrainians are likewise...

ASEAN Countries Rush to Evacuate Their Citizens in Ukraine

As the conflict in Ukraine continues, countries around the world have begun evacuating their citizens, with ASEAN countries rushing to get their people out. The...

Thai Government Countering Birth Rate Slump with Incentives, Influencers

Reuters reports that concern over a sharp decline in the Thai birth rate has led the government to use online influencers to target potential...

Vietnamese Tourism Operators Concerned about Lack of Russian Tourists

As Vietnam prepares to reopen to foreign tourists on 15 March, concerns are growing among the tourism industry that Russian tourists, who once made...

United Nations General Assembly Resolution Demands End to Offensive in Ukraine

The United Nations General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to demand Russia withdraw its military forces from Ukraine. The resolution was supported by 141 of the...