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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...

Malaysians Escape Job Syndicate with Help from Lao Locals

Eight Malaysian citizens were recently able to escape from the clutches of a job syndicate located in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone (GTSEZ)...

FIFA President: Indonesia Stadium Stampede a ‘Tragedy Beyond Comprehension’

The deaths of at least 174 people in a stadium stampede in Indonesia "is a tragic day for all involved in football and a...

Hundreds Killed in Indonesian Football Stadium Stampede

At least 129 people died in a stampede at a football match in Indonesia on Saturday in one of the world's worst stadium disasters. Horrifying...

Thai Court Allows Gen. Prayut to Stay On as Prime Minister

Thailand's Constitutional Court has ruled that Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha may continue to serve as prime minister. The ruling states that his eight-year term restriction can...

Thai Police: Woman’s Body Found Stuffed Into Suitcase May Be Laos National

A woman's body found stuffed into a suitcase in Thailand is believed to be a Lao national, according to Thai police, leading to a...

Australian Economist Sean Turnell Sentenced to Three Years Jail in Myanmar

Australian economist and former advisor to Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been jailed for three years by junta authorities. Sean Turnell was...