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Nov 6
03:51
LA Laotian Times
Laos
Laos, Russian Region of Tatarstan Discuss New Trade Opportunities
Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan wants to expand trade and investment with Laos, with the region’s official media describing current economic ties as “practically absent” during a two-day visit by its head to …
LA
Nov 5
22:11
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Unilever to sell Myanmar joint venture stake, deal expected to close in 2027
Global consumer goods conglomerate Unilever announced on Thursday that it will fully divest from its joint venture in Myanmar, marking another high-profile multinational departure from the country even as the military regime …
Nov 5
21:43
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Myanmar migrants in Thailand petition NUG for ID; NLD calls on ASEAN not to undermine democracy
Myanmar migrants in Thailand petition NUG for ID cards A group representing migrant workers from Burma in Thailand shared on Tuesday that it has collected over 1.2 million signatures from its membership, …
Nov 5
17:31
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
Cambodia urges stronger regional response to evolving drug networks
National Authority for Combating Drugs (NACD) President Neth Savoeun has called on the Kingdom, Laos and Vietnam to strengthen cooperation against increasingly sophisticated cross-border drug crimes, warning that trafficking networks are becoming …
Nov 5
16:23
PH PhilStar Global
Philippines
Laos shipments watched after P1.36 billion shabu haul
The government will flag all shipments from Laos for closer inspection following the seizure of 200 kilos of suspected shabu believed to have been shipped through Hong Kong to Manila, Interior Secretary …
Nov 5
10:41
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
NBC, SBV, BOL strengthen central bank cooperation at Da Nang talks
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC), the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) and the Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL) have outlined a trilateral cooperation framework to address regional challenges following meetings …
Nov 5
06:29
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Lured into an online scam network, an African man spent almost a year in Cambodia trying to go home
The 33-year-old man, lured to Cambodia with the offer of a receptionist job, endured daily beatings for a month, locked in a dark room somewhere in the Southeast Asian country. He didn’t …
Nov 5
05:05
PH GMA Network
Philippines
PH to flag all shipments from Laos after P1.36-B shabu seizure -- DILG
The Philippines will flag all shipments originating from Laos following the seizure of some P1.36 billion worth of shabu at a Manila port, Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla said Thursday.
Nov 5
03:14
LA Laotian Times
Laos
Laos Turns to Community Support as Young People Face Rising Mental Health Pressures
Mental health challenges often go unnoticed in Laos, where people experiencing anxiety and emotional distress may seek help for physical symptoms instead. Stigma, cultural beliefs, and a shortage of specialists make it …
LA
Nov 5
03:07
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Chinese man wanted over Dubai triple murder arrested in Thailand
A Chinese man wanted in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over a triple murder in Dubai was arrested in Nong Khai after allegedly entering Thailand illegally from Laos, police revealed yesterday, November …
Nov 5
01:00
VN VN Express state media
Vietnam
Bau Hien's wind power project in Laos reports profit of nearly 1.1 trillion VND VIDự án điện gió tại Lào của bầu Hiển báo lãi gần 1.100 tỷ đồng
Dự án điện gió Savan 1 giai đoạn 1 tại Lào do T&T Group đầu tư, ghi nhận doanh thu hơn 1.200 tỷ đồng, lợi nhuận gộp gần 1.100 tỷ đồng sau …
LA
Nov 4
21:39
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
US sanctions Indian companies over alleged maritime fraud aiding Iran
The US Treasury accuses Indian nationals of running a 'vast criminal network' that helps Iranian vessels sail under false flags and with fake maritime certifications.
Nov 4
16:13
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Asean chief leads call for regional cooperation on 'ethical, safe AI'
FUZHOU, China — Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Secretary General Kao Kim Hourn led the call for regional cooperation on "responsible governance and ethics, a safety network, and harnessing infrastructure" amid …
Nov 4
15:04
CN CGTN state media
China
Wang Yi calls for new 'golden decade' of Lancang-Mekong cooperation
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday called on the six Lancang-Mekong countries to build on their fruitful cooperation in the past 10 years and jointly usher in a new "golden decade."
Nov 4
11:48
VN Thanh Nien News state media
Vietnam
Promoting key Vietnam-Laos cooperation projects VIThúc đẩy các dự án hợp tác trọng điểm Việt Nam - Lào
Tiếp Chủ tịch Quốc hội Lào Sonexay Siphandone, Tổng Bí thư, Chủ tịch nước Tô Lâm đề nghị hai Quốc hội phối hợp tháo gỡ vướng mắc, tạo hành lang pháp lý …
Nov 4
09:03
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
NLD and 15 interim administrations urge ASEAN not to undermine Myanmar democracy
Myanmar’s ousted National League for Democracy (NLD) party, which governed the country from 2016 up to the military coup on Feb. 1, 2021, urged the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) not …
Nov 4
04:09
PH GMA Network
Philippines
Shabu worth P1.36B from Laos seized at Manila port -- PDEA
Authorities seized some 200 kilograms of shabu worth P1.36 billion from a shipment originating from Laos at the Manila International Container Port (MICP) in North Harbor, Manila on Wednesday.
Nov 3
14:14
CN CGTN state media
China
Wang Yi calls for advancing China-Laos community with a shared future
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday called for advancing the building of a China-Laos community with a shared future, as the two countries mark the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations this …
Nov 3
13:07
VN Thanh Nien News state media
Vietnam
Vietnam-Laos relations are increasingly developing deeply, substantially, and effectively VIQuan hệ Việt Nam - Lào ngày càng phát triển sâu sắc, thực chất, hiệu quả
Chiều 3.11, Thường trực Ban Bí thư Trần Cẩm Tú đã hội kiến Chủ tịch Quốc hội Lào Sonexay Siphandone.
Nov 3
13:01
VN Thanh Nien News state media
Vietnam
Vietnam always gives the highest priority to relations with Laos VIViệt Nam luôn dành ưu tiên cao nhất cho quan hệ với Lào
Chiều 3.11, Thủ tướng Lê Minh Hưng đã hội kiến Chủ tịch Quốc hội Lào Sonexay Siphandone.
Nov 3
11:43
SG Channel News Asia state media
Singapore
China foreign minister meets Southeast Asian officials amid relations push
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met separately with officials from Thailand, Laos and Myanmar.
Nov 3
11:08
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
China foreign minister meets Southeast Asian officials amid relations push
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang ‌Yi met separately with officials from Thailand, Laos and Myanmar on Tuesday, as the world’s second ​largest economy moves to expand relations ​with its Southeast Asian neighbors. China’s …
Nov 3
09:44
VN Thanh Nien News state media
Vietnam
Exposing the trick of hiding precious wood under truck floors, smuggling cattle from Laos VILật tẩy thủ đoạn giấu gỗ quý dưới sàn xe, buôn lậu bò từ Lào
2 vụ vận chuyển trái phép hàng hóa qua biên giới tại Quảng Trị vừa bị khởi tố, trong đó có thủ đoạn làm hầm bí mật dưới sàn rơ moóc để …
LA
Nov 3
04:11
LA Laotian Times
Laos
Salavan United Terminates National Football Player Over ‘Unexcused Absence’ Amid Match-Fixing Allegations
Salavan United Football Club, based in Salavan in southern Laos, has terminated the contract of Lao national team winger Soukphachan Lueanthala amid match-fixing allegations, citing his “unexcused absences” from training. The club …
LA
Nov 3
02:24
LA Laotian Times
Laos
Miss Universe Laos 2026 Told to Stop Activities Over Brand Rights
Miss Grand International Public Company Limited (MGI) has demanded that organizers of Miss Universe Laos 2026 immediately stop all activities, saying they lack permission to hold the pageant or use the Miss …
LA
Nov 2
23:08
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
Air Cambodia resumes Phnom Penh-Vientiane flights in December
National flag carrier Air Cambodia will resume direct flights between Phnom Penh and Vientiane in mid-December 2026, boosting connectivity, tourism and trade between Cambodia and Laos. The post Air Cambodia resumes Phnom …
Nov 2
12:35
CN South China Morning Post
China
Laos banks on wind energy to power renewables push
Rising from verdant ridge lines of southern Laos, 133 Chinese-built wind turbines help power Vietnam’s surging growth and represent part of a regional rush to diversify energy sources. “The view is beautiful. …
Nov 2
09:35
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Laos’s wind farm powers Vietnam’s growth as region diversifies energy sources
Laos's 600MW Monsoon Wind Power Project, an approximately US$950-million development, is Asia's first cross-border wind project and Southeast Asia's largest wind farm.
Nov 2
06:20
ID Antara News state media
Indonesia
The Empowerers | Laos on the Move
A report from People's Daily: The Empowerers | Laos on the Move In a turbulent world, what can bring ...
LA
Nov 2
05:02
LA Laotian Times
Laos
Laos Eyes 500MW Renewable Electricity Export to Singapore
Laos is eyeing a major expansion of its clean energy exports following a proposed agreement to supply up to 500 megawatts (MW) of renewable electricity to Singapore. On 30 October, Électricité du …
Nov 2
01:41
JP The Japan Times
Japan
Winds of change: Laos looks up for renewables push
Experts say wind is set to take off and point to Laos' Monsoon Wind Power Project, which began operating in August 2025, as a bankable case study.
LA
Nov 1
23:51
VN Thanh Nien News state media
Vietnam
Strengthening strategic engagement between the National Assembly of Vietnam and Laos VITăng cường gắn kết chiến lược Quốc hội Việt Nam - Lào
Nhận lời mời của Chủ tịch Quốc hội Trần Thanh Mẫn và Phu nhân, Chủ tịch Quốc hội nước Cộng hòa Dân chủ Nhân dân Lào Sonexay Siphandone và Phu nhân thăm …
Nov 1
18:02
TW Taipei Times
Taiwan
Laos looks to wind energy for its renewables plans
LA
Nov 1
07:41
SG Channel News Asia state media
Singapore
Winds of change: Laos looks up for renewables push
Hydroelectric dams have proliferated across Southeast Asia in recent years but experts say wind energy is now set to take off.
LA
Nov 1
04:00
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Vietnamese driver crashes SUV into Nonthaburi shops
A Vietnamese driver crashed an SUV into three food shops in front of a convenience store in Bang Bua Thong district, Nonthaburi, at 1.50am on October 30, causing damage of more than …
Oct 30
16:05
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Nov 5 hearing set for ex-BARMM exec, says PDEA
AFTER ignoring his initial subpoena, former Bangsamoro Transition Authority parliament member Edrieza Nasser Rimbang, accused of being the financier of the multibillion botched Laos drug shipment, is set to appear for an …
Oct 30
12:32
VN Thanh Nien News state media
Vietnam
Dismantling a 'massive' drug trafficking ring from Laos to Vietnam VITriệt phá đường dây ma túy 'khủng' từ Lào về Việt Nam
Phòng Cảnh sát điều tra tội phạm về ma túy Công an TP.Hà Nội vừa phối hợp với các đơn vị nghiệp vụ triệt phá đường dây mua bán, vận chuyển ma …
Oct 30
08:45
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Selangor Immigration Dept repatriates 83,787 foreigners, collects RM42.6m in 17 months
SHAH ALAM, Oct 30 — The Selangor Immigration Department (JIM) has successfully facilitated the repatriation of 83,...
Oct 30
05:25
SG The Straits Times
Singapore
Proposal to import 500MW of renewable electricity from Laos to S’pore mooted
It was signed on the sidelines of the Singapore International Energy Week.
Oct 30
04:36
LA Laotian Times
Laos
Laos Revokes Import Licences of Six Vehicle Companies
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has revoked the import licences of six vehicle-importing companies, immediately barring them from importing four-wheel vehicles. A notice issued on 14 October did not give a …