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United States, China Clash as Trump Set to Unleash More Tariffs

By Ben Sheppard and Beiyi Seow with Sam Davies in Beijing/AFP - On 8 April, the United States and China hurtled towards an all-out trade war, locked in a high stakes game of brinkmanship as President Donald Trump prepared to unleash a new wave of tariffs against dozens of...

Maha Songkran of The Mekong River 2025

Maha Songkran of The Mekong River 2025: “Bridging Love Across Borders: The Joyful Splash...

First Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge Marks 31st Anniversary

The First Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge marks its 31st anniversary on 8 April.  Opened in 1994,...

Volcano in the Philippines Sends Ash Miles Into the Air

AFP - A volcano in the central Philippines erupted early morning on 8 April,...

Vietnam Seeks US Tariff Delay as Economic Growth Slows in First Quarter

By Lam NGUYEN/AFP - Vietnam has asked for a last-minute delay to colossal tariffs...

Cambodia Officially Begins Issuing Tourist Visas

Cambodia has begun to issue tourist visas after closing its borders to general tourists since March last year. Phnom Phenh Post reports that the Ministry...

Laos Considers Reopening of Borders to Group Tours

The government of Laos has begun to consider opening its borders to certain groups if the right conditions can be met and vaccination rates...

Thai Conspiracy Theorist Calls on Lao Authorities to Investigate Naga Fireballs

A Thai national and head of a group of conspiracy theorists has called on authorities in Laos to investigate the source of mysterious fireballs...

Laos Among 72 Countries Approved by Vietnam for Entry into the Country

Laos is among 72 countries listed as being approved by Vietnam for entry into the country upon its reopening. A list of vaccines recognized as...

Myanmar Excluded from ASEAN Summit

Myanmar's military chief Min Aung Hlaing has expressed disappointment at being excluded from an upcoming foreign ministers summit. According to a statement by the group,...

Thailand to Reopen for Vaccinated Visitors from 10 Countries in November

Thailand has announced it will lift Covid-19 quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated tourists from ten low-risk countries this November. Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said...