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Thai Rockstar Sek Loso Released on Parole

On 24 June, Thai rock musician Seksan “Sek” Sukpimay, known as Sek Loso, walked free from prison in Phetchaburi province after authorities granted him temporary parole.  The 52-year-old founder and lead singer of Loso, one of Thailand’s most successful rock bands, has long drawn attention for his colorful personal life.  Police...

Laos, Cambodia Launch New Trade Route to China for Fruits, Crops

On 22 June, Laos and Cambodia launched coordinated export and transit procedures for plants...

Laos, China Approve Seven New Development Projects Worth USD 3.31 Million

Laos has secured seven new development projects worth USD3.31 million under the Mekong–Lancang Special...

Lao Deputy PM Holds Talks in Myanmar to Deepen Bilateral Ties

Laos and Myanmar are moving to expand bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors following an...

Vietnam Rolls Out Digital Pre-Arrival System

Vietnam has launched the Pre-Arrival Information (PAI) system, replacing the paper arrival card that...

Tropical Depression from Vietnam to Hit Laos This Week

A tropical depression originating off the coast of Vietnam, bringing torrential rainfall to the central parts of the country has now weakened and entered...

Thailand Receives First Chinese Visitors Under New Visa-Free Policy to Boost Tourism

BANGKOK (AP) — Top Thai officials welcomed hundreds of Chinese tourists at Bangkok’s international airport on Monday, the first day of a new visa-free...

Chinese Tourists Avoid Thailand Due to Social Media Rumors and Blockbuster Movie

Thailand, a popular tourist destination for millions of Chinese travelers every year, has seen a decline in visitor numbers in recent months due to...

BOL Chief Calls For More Cooperation in Launching Cross-Border Payment Systems

Dr. Bounluea Sinxayvoraving, Governor of the Bank of Laos, spoke at the 15th ASEAN-China Financial Cooperation and Development Summit Forum in Nanning, China, calling...

Singapore’s Changi Airport to Introduce Passport-Free Departures

Singapore's Changi International Airport, often hailed as the world’s best airport, is further improving its facilities by implementing automated immigration clearance starting next year. According...

Delivery Hero Confirms Talks on Partial Sale of Foodpanda’s Asian Business

Delivery Hero, a Berlin-based multinational online food ordering and delivery company confirmed it is in talks to sell part of its Asia business on...