Long-Tail Boat Capsizes, Dozens of Myanmar nationals Missing in Laos
A long-tail boat carrying over 40 passengers capsized on 2 September in the Mekong River, near the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone in Bokeo Province, Laos. The boat, which was navigating the river close to the border with Chiang Saen District in Thailand, was en route from the Golden...
Cambodia to Sign Double Taxation Agreements with Laos, Philippines
Cambodia is set to sign double taxation agreements (DTAs) with Laos and the Philippines,...
European Union Inaugurates First Youth Sounding Board for EU in ASEAN
Today, Sujiro Seam, Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to ASEAN officially inaugurates 11...
First Meteorological Tower to be Installed for Savannakhet Wind Farm Projects
On 22 August, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the first meteorological tower in...
Australia’s Indo-Pacific Endeavour Returns to Laos: Strengthening Regional Ties
Australia’s flagship regional initiative, Indo-Pacific Endeavour (IPE), has returned to Laos this week in...
Chinese Medical Personnel Assist Lao Ministry of Health
Medical personnel from China have begun working closely with their Lao counterparts to assist in the battle against Covid-19. According to a report by CRI,...
China Delivers Assistance to Laos as Covid-19 Hits Hard
The Chinese government has provided Laos with 25 medical personnel and equipment to help the country in its fight against Covid-19. According to a report...
Vietnam Assists Laos in Fight Against Covid-19
The Vietnamese government has provided Laos with USD 500,000 as well as 35 medical personnel and supplies to help the country in its fight...
Vietnam Eyes Neighboring Laos and Cambodia as Covid-19 Outbreaks Worsen
Vietnam is keeping a close watch on the situations in both Laos and Cambodia ahead of its national holidays which begin on Friday. The county...
ASEAN Leaders Urge Myanmar Military to End Violence at Jakarta Summit
Leaders from countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) met with Myanmar's top general in Jakarta for an emergency summit on Saturday...
Thai Pigs Smuggled Into Cambodia Via Laos
Over 100 pigs originating in Thailand have been smuggled into Cambodia via Laos. Cambodian authorities say the pigs were imported through Laos to hide their...