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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...

Fire Kills 13 at Satthahip Pub in Thailand

Thirteen lives were lost in the flames at a new pub early this morning in Chonburi Province, Thailand.  PhuketGo reports that the fire at Mountain Bar & Bristo...

Transboundary Cooperation Reignited to Counter Wildlife Trafficking

Almost 100 representatives from wildlife relevant enforcement agencies from Laos and Thailand met in Huay Xai, Bokeo Province on 3-5 August to rekindle cross...

Thai Medical Council Warns Sexual Contact With Foreigners Risky Amid Monkeypox Outbreak

A member of the Medical Council of Thailand has advised Thais to avoid having sexual contact with foreigners amid the outbreak of monkeypox virus in...

Lack of Birthplace Makes New Vietnamese Passport Ineligible for Visas in Germany, Spain

Vietnam’s new passports lack information regarding holders’ birthplaces, causing Germany and Spain to deny them visas, although embassies are working to find solutions to...

Myanmar Military Regime Extends State of Emergency

Myanmar's military junta has extended its state of emergency by six months, saying elections could only be held after the country has achieved stability. The...

Chinese Call Center Trafficker Arrested in Thailand

A Chinese national wanted for smuggling people across borders to work at scam call centers in Laos and Cambodia was apprehended on Saturday at...