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Japanese Arrivals to Laos Jump 36 Percent Amid Renewed Tokyo Tourism Push

Laos welcomed 23,133 Japanese tourists in the first six months of 2026, a 36 percent jump from the same period last year, as the country ramps up tourism promotion in Japan. The Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism reported that Japanese arrivals have climbed steadily since 2022, rising from 6,848...

Prime Minister Calls for Tighter Oversight of Boten SEZ Amid Development Challenges

Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has called for stronger management of the Boten Special Economic...

Laos-China Railway Trade Surges as Cross-Border Freight Hits New Highs

Trade along the Laos-China Railway continued to grow sharply in the first half of...

Van Crash in Thailand Kills Two Lao Nationals, Injuries 12

A passenger van carrying 14 Lao nationals crashed and caught fire in Thailand's Roi...

Laos Border Checkpoints Report Strong Revenue Growth in First Half of 2026, Exceed Targets

Laos’ international border checkpoints collected strong state budget revenue in the first half of...

Chinese Earthquake Rescue Team Arrives in Turkey

BEIJING (Reuters) - An earthquake rescue team dispatched by China's government arrived in Turkey's Adana Airport early on Wednesday, state broadcaster CCTV reported on...

Outpour of Aid From Asia-Pacific Region After Devastating Earthquake in Turkey

Countries across the Asia-Pacific region have offered aid after an earthquake on Monday killed thousands and devastated a vast area of southeastern Turkey and...

Volunteers Clean Up & Raise Awareness After Vat Phou Litter Controversy

A volunteer group made up of teachers, students, and CHAMPA (Cultural Heritage Management, Preservation, and Territorial Attractiveness) Project team members have spoken out about...

Scientists Warn Southeast Asia of Insecticide-Resistant Mosquitoes

A team of Japanese scientists has issued a warning about an increase in insecticide-repellent mosquitoes across Southeast Asia. The team, led by Shinji Kasai, director...

Laos-Vietnam Trade Shoots Up by 24 Percent in 2022

The two-way trade income between the countries increased by 24 percent in 2022, crossing over USD 1.7 billion. The report stated that the two...

Toddler Rescued from 15-Meter-Deep Well in Thailand

Thai emergency service team has successfully saved a one-year-old girl who fell into a 15-meter-deep well in Northern Thailand's Tak province last night. According to...