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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...

Two-Year-Old Boy From Laos Undergoes Heart Surgery in South Korea

A hospital in South Korea successfully performed heart surgery on a two-year-old Lao boy last week. The two-year-old Phonphiboun Sounthaly from Luang Prabang was diagnosed...

Laos Bans Import of Thai Instant Noodles Over Health Concerns

Laos has prohibited the import of Thai instant boat noodles, also known as Kuay Tiew Rua following reports of bacteria contamination in the product....

Thai Tour Operators Seek Clarity Regarding New Tourism Fee

The Tourism and Sports Ministry has delayed the THB 300 tourism fee collection for international visitors from June to September due to implementation issues...

Cambodia Sets New World Record for Origami Hearts Display

Cambodia has secured a spot in the Guinness Book of Records for the world's largest display of origami hearts, announced a Guinness World Records...

Chiang Mai’s Air Quality Plummets to World’s Worst for Second Time This Month

For the second time in April, Chiang Mai reported the world's worst air pollution on Tuesday morning as Air Quality levels reached an unhealthy...

Thailand Sees Over 2,000 Accidents During Songkran

The disaster prevention center in Thailand has revealed the statistics for the number of road accidents that happened during 11-17 April, also known as...