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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...

Thai Motorists Face Fines, Jail for Splashing Pedestrians

The Thai government warns motorists that splashing water from a puddle or pothole onto pedestrians while driving may result in jail time. The Thaiger reports...

Thai PM Prayut Ordered to Suspend Duties Pending Review of Term

Thailand's Constitutional Court has ordered Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to temporarily cease his official duties until the court can review the legality of his...

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak Jailed After Failed Appeal

Malaysia's former Prime Minister Najib Razak has been sent to prison to begin serving a 12-year sentence after the High Court rejected his appeal. Charges...

Singapore to Repeal Colonial-era Law Banning Sex Between Men

Singapore has stated that it will decriminalize sex between men by repealing a colonial-era law. Section 377A of Singapore's Penal Code, which bans sex between...

Myanmar to Import Fuel from Russia

Myanmar's military government plans to import fuel from Russia in an effort to alleviate supply concerns and rising prices. Myanmar has maintained close relations with...

India Seeks Expansion of Highway To Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam 

India is now looking to expand the India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway to Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam, in order to increase connectivity of the region.  ASEAN Briefing...