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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...

AI Weather Forecast Startup Sets Sights On Asia-Pacific Region

Atmo, an AI weather forecast system, has set its sights on the Asia-Pacific region to help improve the lives of citizens, said CEO Alexander...

Thai Suspect in Michigan Hit-And-Run Agrees to Return to US

BANGKOK (AP) — A Thai-American woman living in Michigan who fled to Thailand after allegedly being involved in a hit-and-run accident that killed a...

Laos, Cambodia Discuss Potential High-Speed Rail Link

Prime Minister of Laos Mr. Sonexay Siphandone was in talks with his Cambodian counterpart, Mr. Hun Sen during his recent official visit about the...

China Expresses Support for Sri Lanka Ahead of Debt Meeting

BEIJING (AP) — China expressed support for Sri Lanka ahead of a meeting Friday of government lenders to poor economies but did not say...

Digital Protection Measures Welcomed in Laos and Other Asia-Pacific Nations

As concern for the distribution of customers’ data starts to rise, Laos amongst other nations in the Asia-Pacific region embraces data protection laws, clamping...

Thailand Cabinet Approves Tourist Entry Fees for International Visitors

The Cabinet of Thailand has approved a new entry fee for visitors aimed at ensuring health and accident coverage for tourists, according to the...