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...
Laos, Vietnam to Enhance Disaster Preparedness with Digital Innovation
Laos and Vietnam have formalized agreements to enhance disaster management capabilities by establishing data and communication centers. This initiative was solidified during a meeting on...
World Bank Suggests Steep Alcohol Tax for Vietnam Amid Rising Health Concerns
The World Bank has recommended that Vietnam adopt a 155 percent special consumption tax on alcoholic beverages, warning that the country's rising alcohol-related deaths...
Vietnam Seeks to Boost Coal Imports from Laos
The Vietnamese government is actively seeking solutions to enhance coal trade cooperation with Laos, addressing the challenges in the current coal trade between the...
South Korea Joins Forces with Mekong River Commission to Transform Mekong River Basin
The Mekong River Commission (MRC) has officially announced the Republic of Korea (ROK) as its newest Development Partner. In a move towards enhancing regional...
Lao Police Rescue Indian Nationals from Cyber-Scam Centers, Total Rescued Reaches 518
Lao police have rescued a total of 13 Indian nationals, who were trapped in cyber-scamming centers, the Indian Embassy in Laos announced on 21...
Six Vietnamese Nationals Found Dead in Bangkok Hotel
Six Vietnamese nationals, including two with United States citizenship, were discovered dead on the fifth floor of the Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel in Bangkok,...