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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...

Luang Prabang Dam Developer Shares Progress With Mekong Countries

The Lao government welcomed a Mekong River Commission delegation last week to showcase the development progress of its third Mekong mainstream hydropower project. While...

Booyoung Group Donates 600 Buses to Improve Public Transportation in Laos

Booyoung Lao Co., Ltd. signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Lao Government on 28 June to provide 600 buses to help improve...

National Assembly Member Proposes Adjusting Lao Workers’ Wages to Current Forex Rates

During the ongoing 5th Ordinary Session of the 9th National Assembly Legislature, Mr. Xayadeth Phouiyavong, a constituent of Savannakhet’s District 13, urged the government...

Thai Court Acquits 5 Who Were Accused of Blocking Queen’s Motorcade During 2020 Protests

BANGKOK (AP) — A court in Thailand on Wednesday acquitted a student activist and four other people of impeding the motorcade of the country’s...

Economic Woes, Unemployment, Labor Shortages Raised at Laos National Assembly Session

The ongoing Fifth Ordinary Session of the Ninth National Assembly Legislature has seen numerous issues raised to the government, with constituents recommending measures to...

Saysana Group, Lao Government Collaborate on Big Data Management Feasibility Study

Saysana Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Lao Government to conduct a feasibility study for the development of a national...