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Lao Army Concludes Earthquake Relief Mission in Myanmar

On 8 April, a team from the Lao People’s Army returned to Laos after providing medical supplies and assisting with the treatment of earthquake victims in Myanmar.  Following the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on 28 March, international aid flew to the country to provide relief for the quake victims...

Asian Development Bank Predicts 3.9 Percent Economic Growth for Laos in 2025

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) officially launched the Asian Development Outlook April 2025 at...

Trump Stuns With Tariff Backtrack but Punishes China

By Danny Kemp with Sam Davies in Beijing/AFP - United States President Donald Trump...

Lao Students Shine at Math, Science Olympics in the Philippines

Students from the Australian International School (AIS) of Laos have concluded this year’s Philippine...

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...

Golden Triangle Seizes Telecom Fraud Network in Major Crackdown

In a coordinated operation, authorities have dismantled a telecommunications fraud network operating within the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone, arresting 771 individuals. The action,...

Vietnam’s Investment in Laos Hits USD 5.5 Billion

Vietnamese investment in Laos has reached a total of USD 5.5 billion across 256 projects. These figures were released on 18 August at a conference...

International Traffic Soars to New Heights at Laos-China Border

Mohan Port on China’s border with Laos has reported a significant surge in international passenger traffic this year, according to data released by Chinese...

World Risk Poll Indicates Southeast Asians Feel More Prepared Than Most to Face Disaster

BY Najma Sambul/ABC News - Southeast Asia is one of the most disaster-prone areas in the world, but a new study shows people living there...

Thai Constitutional Court Rules Srettha Thavisin’s Ministerial Status Invalid Over Ethical Reasons

The Thai Constitutional Court has ruled out Srettha Thavisin as the Thai Prime Minister.  The ruling, on 14 August, followed a petition from 40 senators...

Vientiane Intensifies Illicit Billboard Removal Ahead of ASEAN Summits

Amid a surge in unauthorized billboards, Vientiane authorities are intensifying efforts to remove these signs across the city as part of preparations for the...