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Symbol of ASEAN Musical Instruments Unveiled at Patuxay Park

Vientiane's Patuxay Monument hosted a celebration as ASEAN capital governors unveiled a symbol representing ASEAN musical instruments. The event, on 19 September, included a tree-planting ceremony, blending cultural significance with environmental awareness. The event featured notable attendees, including Naly Sisoulith, the wife of the President of Laos, Vientiane Governor Athsaphangthong...

ASEAN Mayors, Governors Gather in Laos to Focus on Connectivity, Sustainability

Vientiane is hosting the Meeting of Governors and Mayors of ASEAN Capitals 2024 (MGMAC...

Lao Mathematics Association Launched to Boost National Competitiveness

The Lao Mathematics Association (LMA) was officially launched on 14 September at the National...

Luxembourg Development Cooperation Supports Lao Red Cross with High-Tech Blood Cold Chain Equipment

Luxembourg has handed over state-of-the-art blood cold chain equipment to the Lao Red Cross,...

Critical Flood Warnings in Northern Laos: Relief Teams Mobilize, Donations Needed

In response to the severe flooding affecting northern Laos, the Natural Disaster Monitoring Committee...

Thailand Looks to Indian Weddings for New Tourism Revenue

Thailand is looking to Indian weddings as a new source of tourism following the loss of Chinese visitors this year. Nikkei reports that officials believe...

Cambodia Bans Talc Powder Imports Over Asbestos

Cambodia has temporarily halted imports and distribution of talcum powder products after asbestos was discovered in several brands of baby powder. Khmer Times reports...

Former UK Ambassador Arrested in Myanmar

The UK's former ambassador to Burma/Myanmar, Vicky Bowman, has been arrested in Yangon, the nation's capital. BBC News reports that Ms. Bowman and her husband...

Global Coffee Prices to Rise Amid Drop in Vietnam Supply

Vietnam's large stockpile of coffee beans is diminishing, a development that is expected to push global coffee prices even higher. Traders surveyed by Bloomberg predict...

UN Regional Forum on Statistics Explores Data Governance Issues

Heads of national statistical offices, statisticians and other experts from across the region are meeting this week at the United Nations Economic and Social...

Thai Motorists Face Fines, Jail for Splashing Pedestrians

The Thai government warns motorists that splashing water from a puddle or pothole onto pedestrians while driving may result in jail time. The Thaiger reports...