World

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...

Indonesia Seeks Special Meeting Between ASEAN and Myanmar Junta Leader

Indonesia hopes to hold a special meeting between ASEAN leaders and the head of Myanmar's military junta after a lack of progress toward a...

Applications Now Open for Australia Awards Scholarships for Study in 2024

The Australian Embassy in Laos is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the prestigious Australia Awards Scholarships for study in Australia commencing...

Hollywood’s Hmong Film to Hit Theaters This February

Hollywood movie The Harvest - a film focused on a Hmong-American community - is set to release in Theaters on 12 February 2023. Thanks...

FIFA Elects First Laotian as Its Council Member

Secretary of the Lao National Football Federation, Ms. Kanya Keomany, was elected as the first Lao member of the Federation Internationale de Football Association...

Myanmar Extends State of Emergency, Delays Elections

Myanmar's military regime (Tatmadaw) announced on Tuesday that the nationwide state of emergency will be extended for an additional six months.  Two years after the...

14-Year-Old Girl Faces Potential 15 Years for Royal Defamation in Thailand

An ultra-royalist accused a 14-year-old girl of royal defamation for her involvement in a Bangkok protest in 2022. The girl received a summons to appear...