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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...

Laos, Cambodia Boost Energy Cooperation in High-Level Talks

Laos and Cambodia have agreed to deepen their energy partnership.  From 26 to 28 November, Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn led...

Young Lao Push for Change 50 Years After Party Victory

By Beatrice Siviero/AFP - The Lao capital Vientiane has an uncharacteristic buzz lately, bedecked with flags and T-shirt vendors ahead of commemorations of 50...

Indonesia, Thailand Race to Find Missing as Flood Toll Tops 600; Laos Sends Condolences

AFP and Laotian Times - Indonesian and Thai authorities raced on Sunday to clear debris and find hundreds of missing people as the death...

Thailand, Indonesia Begin Clean-up After Massive Floods Kill Hundreds

By Alfath Asmunda/AFP - The death toll from devastating floods and landslides in Southeast Asia climbed past 400 on Saturday as clean-up and search-and-rescue...

Thai Police Apologize for AI-Modified Flood Relief Image

AFP - Thai border police have apologised for publishing an AI-modified image showing flood relief rescuers in combat gear and wielding automatic weapons in...

Over 100 Bodies Recovered in Hat Yai Flood; Identification Efforts Underway

On 27 November, the National Police Headquarters said more than 100 bodies have been recovered after the catastrophic floods in Hat Yai, Songkhla Province....