By Marchio GORBIANO/AFP - At least 20 people are missing after violent Indonesia protests sparked by lavish perks for lawmakers that have widened to include anger against police, a rights group said Tuesday.
At least six people have been killed since...
Beginning 1 September, Laos will launch a trial version of its new Digital Arrival Registration system, marking a shift away from the traditional paper-based immigration forms for all foreign passport holders.
The system is designed to streamline border procedures by requiring travelers to submit their information online within three days before both arrival and departure.
Through the online platform, travelers will need to provide key details such as passport information, visa data, travel plans, and their intended address while staying in Laos.
The new system applies to all foreign nationals entering the country by air or land.
However, Thai citizens who enter Laos using a Border Pass rather than a passport will be...
The Lao government has announced plans to boost tourism in Vientiane Capital with the theme "Vientiane's Sustainable Tourism," The initiative aims to incorporate innovative...
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The deadly 7.7-magnitude earthquake that rocked central Myanmar on 28 March has claimed the lives of at least 1,002 people so far, with over 2,300 others reported injured and thousands missing.
As rescue efforts continue, officials fear the toll could rise significantly, with the United States Geological Survey estimating that the final death count could reach as high as 10,000.
Widespread Destruction and Chaos
The earthquake, which struck with its epicenter located northwest of Sagaing,...
Thailand, host of the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, requested Cambodia to limit its athlete delegation to no more than 200 due to safety concerns.
On 21 August, during the Chefs de Mission Seminar...
In recent years, Vientiane has seen a quiet but steady rise in running culture. Once considered a niche activity, running is now gaining traction across the capital, thanks to city races, charity events,...
Lao Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane completed official visits to Singapore and the Philippines, reaffirming Laos’ commitment to strengthening cooperation...
On 27 August, Japan’s Ambassador to Laos Tsutomu Koizumi presented a Commendation Award to Aluna Thavonsouk, one of Laos’ leading pop-R&B artists.
Aluna has played a key role in promoting cultural exchange between Laos and Japan for two decades.
She made her debut in 2005 with her first album and toured Japan the following year. Since then, she has collaborated with various Japanese organizations and participated in numerous events, including Japan Festivals and other cultural programs organized by the Embassy of Japan in Laos.
Reflecting on her two decades of cultural work, Aluna said “It’s impossible for me to choose just one or two moments, because this entire journey of more than two decades has been filled with countless experiences, learnings, and exchanges that have shaped me.”
“What touches me most is realizing that my songs and lyrics can truly reach people’s hearts and bring a positive impact beyond myself. That feeling of being useful through music, of giving something meaningful back to the community is the greatest pride of my life.” ”
Following the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Aluna released a trilingual cover song, The True Happiness (Sing for Japan),...