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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...

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen Arrives in Laos

Hun Sen, the Prime Minister of Cambodia arrived at Wattay International Airport in Vientiane Capital for an official visit on Monday. In response to...

Sri Lankan Citizen Reveals Harrowing Details of Being Trafficked into Laos

Due to the country's severe economic crisis, many Sri Lankans decided to seek employment overseas last year, only to find themselves stranded in Laos,...

Cambodian Leader Shuts Down Independent Media Outlet

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen on Sunday ordered one of the handful of independent media broadcasters to shut down...

Vietnamese Rescue Team Arrives in Turkey Following Devastating Earthquake

A team of Vietnamese rescue workers has arrived in Istanbul, Turkey, to assist in search and rescue efforts following the massive 7.8-magnitude earthquake that...

Sticky Rice: Secret Ingredient of Ancient Chinese Structures

Scientists believe many ancient Chinese buildings have withstood the test of time thanks to a secret ingredient in the mortar mix - sticky rice. A...

Laos Imports Fuel Worth USD 125 Million From Vietnam in 2022

According to AEC connect, Laos' fuel import from Vietnam rose by 439 percent and was worth USD 125 million last year. Overall exports from Vietnam...