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Singapore Seizes Record Rhino Horn Haul Bound for Laos

AFP - Singapore has seized over USD 800,000 worth of illegal rhino horn and animal parts hidden in air cargo bound for Laos, authorities said on 18 November, in the largest haul of its kind discovered in the city-state. Disguised as "furniture fittings", the stash was found 10 days ago...

Landslides in Vietnam Kill at Least Six

AFP - Landslides triggered by heavy rain in Vietnam have killed at least six...

Mekong–Lancang Nations Step Up Fight Against Cross-Border Cybercrime

Six Mekong-Lancang countries have agreed to intensify cooperation against transnational telecom and online fraud,...

Thailand to End Tax Exemption on Low-Value Online Imports from January 2026

Thailand is set to eliminate its tax exemption for low-value online purchases starting January...

Japan Plans to Raise Visa Fees from 2026 Amid Overtourism Concerns

Japan plans to raise its visa issuance fees for foreign visitors starting in the...

No Consensus Reached on Zelenskyy Video Speech During ASEAN Summit

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was supposed to provide an opportunity for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to deliver a video statement during...

Lao Govt Sends its Condolence to India Following Bridge Collapse

Lao leaders sent a message to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing their deep sorrow after the suspension bridge collapse in the state of...

Meth Addict with Knife Hovers Around Daycare Center in Thailand

Following the devastating attack in Nong Bua Lamphu that claimed the lives of 38 people including 24 children, a man under the influence of...

Laos Collaborates with South Korea to Produce Biofuel

The Lao government is keen on starting such a venture to reduce its dependency on imported fuels. Laos has embarked on a 12-year biofuel production...

Thailand Increases Number of Immigration Officers at Suvarnabhumi Airport

Thai Immigration Bureau has increased the number of immigration officers at Suvarnabhumi Airport to cope with a rising number of passengers during the high...

Laos’ Agricultural Produce Generates USD 522 Million Revenue in First Half of 2022

Laos exported three main agricultural products worth USD 522 million until June 2022. A report from the Lao Trade Portal states that agricultural...