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Laos’ First Consultancy Leads ASEAN Diplomacy Program Engages 19 Nations

A youth-led Lao consultancy has made history as the first Lao team to lead a major regional diplomacy program.   The Element & Partners team guided the ASEAN Foundation Model ASEAN Meeting - East Asia Summit 2025, held 15-19 September in Jakarta, Indonesia.  The event brought together 60 young leaders from 18...

Cambodia’s ‘Prince Group’ Accused of Global Cybercrime with Links to Laos

Laotian Times/AFP - On 14 October, US authorities unsealed an indictment against Chen Zhi,...

Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia Strengthen Defense Ties Amid Trilateral Military Exercise

On 14 October, Vietnam’s Minister of National Defence, General Phan Van Giang, held high-level...

Scam Centers in Myanmar Rebuild, Expand Despite Crackdown

AFP - Scam centers in Myanmar blamed for swindling billions from victims across the...

US Imposes 100 Percent Tariffs as China Reports Strong Export Growth

By Peter CATTERALL/AFP - China's trade grew faster than expected last month, official data...

Thai Military May Intervene if Political Situation Is Not Under Control

Thailand's military chief, General Narongpan Jitkaewthae, has said he cannot guarantee that the military would not intervene again if the country faces political upheaval...

Cambodian PM Rewards Spirited Runner after Rainy Race Performance

Cambodian runner Bou Samnang, who finished last in the women's 5,000-meter race at the SEA Games in Phnom Penh on Monday, was rewarded by...

Big C Hypermarket to Open in Laos Next Year

Big C, a Bangkok-based grocery and general merchandising retailer, has commenced construction of its first hypermarket in Laos, with plans to open its doors...

Thailand’s Opposition Wins Big Election Victory, Challenging Army-backed Conservative Establishment

(AP) — Thailand’s main opposition parties easily bested other contenders with virtually all the votes counted from Sunday’s general election, fulfilling many voters’ hopes...

Lao Govt Continues School Lunch Program for Underprivileged Kids

The World Food Program, in cooperation with the provincial government of Phongsaly will continue their school lunch delivery project, aimed to help provide lunch...

7 Buddhist Monks Accused of Embezzling More Than USD 5.3 Million Donated to Temple in Thailand

BANGKOK (AP) — Seven Buddhist monks are among nine suspects who are being held in pretrial detention after being arrested for allegedly embezzling assets...