Philippines

Jojo Miracle Brings Lao Music to International Stage in Manila

A return to the stage after years away from releasing music has taken Lao artist Jojo Miracle to one of Southeast Asia’s major international music festivals, where he performed in front of thousands of fans in Manila this April. Jojo represented Laos at the 2026 ROUND ASEAN-Korea Music Festival, held...

Thailand, Cambodia Resume Direct Talks as ASEAN Pushes for De-escalation

Thailand and Cambodia agreed to continue direct negotiations and restore bilateral mechanisms during talks...

Thailand Considers Cutting Visa-Free Stay from 60 to 30 Days

Thailand is considering reducing its visa-free stay period from 60 days to 30 days,...

Philippines Halts Search After Over 200 Killed in Typhoon Kalmaegi as Super Typhoon Fung-wong Nears

By Laotian Times and AFP - Rescue work was suspended and preemptive evacuations began...

Philippines Must Build on Malaysia-led ASEAN Geopolitical, Economic Momentum

BY Alina Khai - As the Philippines takes over the ASEAN chairmanship, analysts say continuity...

Jojo Miracle Brings Lao Music to International Stage in Manila

A return to the stage after years away from releasing music has taken Lao artist Jojo Miracle to one of Southeast Asia’s major international...

Thailand, Cambodia Resume Direct Talks as ASEAN Pushes for De-escalation

Thailand and Cambodia agreed to continue direct negotiations and restore bilateral mechanisms during talks held on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit in Cebu...

Thailand Considers Cutting Visa-Free Stay from 60 to 30 Days

Thailand is considering reducing its visa-free stay period from 60 days to 30 days, following reports that the extended entry scheme has been misused...

Philippines Halts Search After Over 200 Killed in Typhoon Kalmaegi as Super Typhoon Fung-wong Nears

By Laotian Times and AFP - Rescue work was suspended and preemptive evacuations began Saturday as Typhoon Fung-wong bore down on the Philippines, days...

Philippines Must Build on Malaysia-led ASEAN Geopolitical, Economic Momentum

BY Alina Khai - As the Philippines takes over the ASEAN chairmanship, analysts say continuity and sustained momentum will be vital to safeguarding the region’s...

Philippine Death Toll Tops 140 as Typhoon Heads Towards Vietnam

By Faith Brown with Cecil Morella in Manila/AFP - Typhoon Kalmaegi has killed at least 140 people and left another 127 missing after unleashing...