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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...

Lao-American Athletes Excel at 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia

American athletes of Lao descent represented their homeland at the 32nd Southeast Asian Games 2023 held in Cambodia, with some even winning medals for...

Top Cambodian Opposition Party Denied Registration for July Elections, Will Appeal Ruling

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodia’s National Election Committee refused on Monday to register the opposition Candlelight Party, the sole credible challenger to the...

Laos Reports 91% of Families Affected by Inflation

A study conducted by Scaling Up Nutrition Civil Society Alliance (SUN CSA) Laos showed that 91% of families across 14 provinces in Laos were...

Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Visits Laos to Foster Friendship and Cooperation

Australia’s Foreign Minister, Penny Wong traveled to Vientiane, Laos this week. The visit from 15-16 May, followed the successful visit to Australia by Deputy...

Laos Gears Up to Host ASEAN Tourism Forum 2024

Preparations are underway as Lao tourism authorities gear up to host the annual ASEAN Tourism Forum next year, which will take place in Vientiane...

What Lies Ahead for Thailand After Dramatic Opposition Election Win?

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s opposition racked up a stunning majority of the 500 seats at stake in the race for the House of Representatives, dealing a...