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Laos, Russian Region of Tatarstan Discuss New Trade Opportunities

Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan wants to expand trade and investment with Laos, with the region’s official media describing current economic ties as “practically absent” during a two-day visit by its head to Vientiane on 4 and 5 November. Tatarstan's head Rustam Minnikhanov met Lao Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith on 5...

Lao Larb Gets Green Light for UNESCO Recognition

Larb is one step closer to becoming part of UNESCO’s Representative List of the...

Miss Universe Laos 2026 Told to Stop Activities Over Brand Rights

Miss Grand International Public Company Limited (MGI) has demanded that organizers of Miss Universe...

Laos Eyes 500MW Renewable Electricity Export to Singapore

Laos is eyeing a major expansion of its clean energy exports following a proposed...

Thailand’s AIS Plans USD 43.35 Million Investment in Lao Telecom

Thailand’s mobile operator AIS plans to invest USD 43.35 million in Lao Telecom, one...

Cambodian PM Accuses Thailand of Planning to Expel Migrant Workers

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen falsely claimed at a rally that Thailand's Move Forward Party, which recently won the national elections, plans to expel...

Global Economy on Precarious Footing Amid High Interest Rates

Global growth has slowed sharply and the risk of financial stress in emerging market and developing economies (EMDEs) is intensifying amid elevated global interest...

Lao Government to Utilize Hydrogen Ammonia as Clean Source of Energy

The Lao Government is currently in the process of drafting strategies to utilize hydrogen ammonia as a clean source of energy, partially replacing other...

Groundbreaking Held For Cambodia’s Second Expressway, Linking Capital To Vietnam

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on Wednesday presided over a groundbreaking ceremony for construction of the country’s second expressway,...

Thailand Cuts Power to Myanmar Border Towns’ Notorious Casinos, but They Keep Operating

BANGKOK (AP) — A Thai state enterprise that has been exporting electricity to neighboring Myanmar has cut off power to two border towns with...

Laos Struggles with Lingering Smoking Habits Despite Progress

Despite a downward slope in smoking trends since 2015, smoking remains prevalent among individuals aged 15 and above in Laos. To address this concern,...