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Laos Deploys Troops to Assist Myanmar in Earthquake Relief Efforts

On 31 March, the Lao People's Army dispatched a team of 33 personnel to Myanmar to assist in search, rescue, and relief operations following a devastating earthquake.   The team consists of 13 firefighters, 11 soldiers, and several support personnel, all trained in emergency response and humanitarian assistance.   Upon arriving at Naypyidaw...

Myanmar to Mark Minute of Silence as Quake Toll Passes 2,000

By Sebastien BERGER and Hla-Hla HTAY/AFP - Myanmar will mark a minute of silence...

Myanmar Military Continues Airstrikes Amidst Earthquake Destruction

Myanmar’s military government has carried out airstrikes on villages despite a deadly earthquake that...

Myanmar Earthquake: Death Toll Rises to 1,700 as International Aid Arrives

Myanmar is grappling with the devastating aftermath of a magnitude-7.7 earthquake that struck on...

Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Tops 1,000, More Casualties Expected: Here’s What We Know So Far

This is a developing story LATEST UPDATE on 29 March at 12:48 PM The deadly 7.7-magnitude...

Winner of USD 1.3 Billion Powerball Jackpot is Immigrant From Laos

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — One of the winners of a USD 1.3 billion Powerball jackpot this month is an immigrant from Laos who has had...

Mekong Tourism Forum 2024 Sets Stage for 2025 Tourism Event in Luang Prabang

The Mekong Tourism Forum (MTF) 2024 kicked off on 25 April in Lijiang, China, under the theme "Visionary Journeys: Redefining Tomorrow’s Travel." This prominent...

Head of Vietnam’s Parliament Resigns Amid Corruption Probe

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — The head of Vietnam’s parliament has resigned, according to state media, making him the latest senior member of the government...

TikTok May Be Banned in the US. Here’s What Happened When India Did It

NEW DELHI (AP) — The hugely popular Chinese app TikTok may be forced out of the U.S., where a measure to outlaw the video-sharing app...

Joint Effort between Laos, China Results in Major Bust of Telecommunication Fraud Rings

Laos has handed over 250 Chinese suspects of cross-border telecommunication scams to China in a joint operation between the two countries’ enforcement agencies, China’s...

Migrant Workers from Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar Under Labor Agreement Advised to Leave Thailand by End of April

In an announcement dated 19 April, the Thai government issued a warning to workers from Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar, urging them to depart Thailand...