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Oct 20
16:16
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Marcos wants drug syndicates uprooted – Malacañang
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered law enforcement agencies to eliminate any transnational drug syndicate that aims to operate in the Philippines and prosecute those in cahoots with them, Malacañang said.Presidential Communications …
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Oct 20
10:48
VN Thanh Nien News state media
Vietnam
Ban on large trucks on National Highway 14D: Da Nang and Laos seek ways to resolve cargo transport difficulties VICấm xe tải lớn trên quốc lộ 14D: Đà Nẵng và Lào tìm cách gỡ khó vận chuyển hàng hóa
Trước việc cấm xe tải từ 4 trục trở lên lưu thông trên quốc lộ 14D trong thời gian thi công nâng cấp tuyến đường, thành phố Đà Nẵng và tỉnh Sekong …
LA
Oct 20
09:32
PH GMA Network
Philippines
Sara Duterte says gov't shifting strategy to take her down
Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday claimed that the government is shifting its narratives to bring her down, citing recent reports of the foiled attempt to smuggle illegal drugs from Laos to …
LA
Oct 20
08:48
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Malaysia looks to put durians on the fast track to China by road, rail in three to four days
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — The government is stepping up negotiations with several countries in the region to facilita...
Oct 20
07:29
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Remulla says no evidence linking Laos drug haul to Dutertes but asks why Mindanao politician not in narcolist
MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Tuesday clarified that there was no evidence linking the multibillion Laos drug shipment to the Duterte family but questioned why the Mindanao politician, identified …
Oct 20
04:32
VN Thanh Nien News state media
Vietnam
Strengthening Vietnam-Laos youth cooperation in the new period VITăng cường hợp tác thanh niên Việt Nam - Lào trong giai đoạn mới
Bí thư thứ nhất T.Ư Đoàn Bùi Quang Huy đề xuất mở rộng hợp tác thanh niên Việt Nam - Lào trong chuyển đổi số, đổi mới sáng tạo, khởi nghiệp và …
Oct 19
21:21
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Remulla challenges critics to prove him wrong in Laos drug haul
MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Monday dared critics to challenge him on the facts of the case being built in connection to the multi-billion drug haul attempted to be …
Oct 19
17:35
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
Twelve detained over one-tonne drug bust
The Koh Kong Provincial Court has ordered the pre-trial detention of 12 suspects, including one Laotian national, over the alleged possession, transportation and trafficking of nearly one tonne of illegal drugs seized …
LA
Oct 19
16:16
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
CIDG subpoenas over 21 people in Laos case
THE Philippine National Police (PNP) has subpoenaed more than 21 people to shed light on their alleged involvement or knowledge of the foiled attempt to smuggle in P3.5 billion worth of shabu …
Oct 19
10:24
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Marcos' son and lawmaker not involved in foiled P3.5B drug smuggling attempt — Remulla
MANILA, Philippines — Ilocos Norte 1st District Rep. Sandro Marcos was not involved in the foiled P3.5 billion shabu smuggling attempt in the country, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said on Monday.“There was …
Oct 19
10:06
PH GMA Network
Philippines
PNP-CIDG subpoenas 21 individuals over attempted Laos drug shipment
The Philippine National Police"s Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) has summoned 21 individuals to give information regarding the attempted shipment of 521 kilograms of shabu from Laos.
Oct 19
05:28
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
Eurovision Song Contest Asia names all 11 contestants for Bangkok debut
BANGKOK — Eurovision Song Contest Asia has named all 11 contestants for its inaugural edition in Thailand, with Cambodia becoming the final country to select its representative for the regional music competition. …
Oct 18
03:00
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Bangkok police catch drunk Laotian driver with fake licence
Traffic police in Bangkok arrested a Laotian man for drink driving with a fake Thai driving licence at a checkpoint on Rama II Road on October 16. Police announced the arrest yesterday, …
Oct 17
08:23
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Drug abuse among Malaysian under-15s a growing concern, says Saifuddin Nasution
MACHANG, Oct 17 — The trend of drug abuse among those under the age of 15 is increasingly concerning and requires...
Oct 16
16:24
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Remulla tags politician in shabu smuggle try
(UPDATED) LOCAL Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Friday identified a former Bangsamoro parliament member as among the 11 persons of interest linked to the aborted shipment of 521 kilograms of shabu worth …
Oct 16
14:25
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
Opposing Thai views on IMF and World Bank Protests Expose a Divide in Empathy
​Thai police were probably afraid that no journalists would turn up to cover the protests against the IMF-World Bank meetings, so on Thursday they beat up the anti-IMF-World Bank protesters in Bangkok …
Oct 16
12:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
DILG tags ex-Bangsamoro official, 10 others in Laos shabu haul
MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Friday named 11 persons of interest, including a former member of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority Parliament, in the seizure of 521 kilograms of shabu …
Oct 16
12:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
INQToday: China envoy’s remark a threat, not a ‘slip’ – Teodoro
Teodoro: Chinese envoy’s remarks a threat, not a ‘slip’ Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday backed the Department of Foreign Affairs’ (DFA) assessment of Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan’s remarks, saying his …
Oct 16
11:44
PH GMA Network
Philippines
Who is Edrieza Rimbang, the ex-solon allegedly linked to the P3.5-B shabu from Laos?
The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) has revealed the Mindanao politician tagged in the attempted smuggling of shabu from Laos to the Philippines: former Bangsamoro Parliament member Edrieza Rimbang. But …
Oct 16
10:58
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
‘They were aware’: Bukit Aman on five Malaysians held in Tokyo with cocaine in their shoes
JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 16 — Five Malaysians arrested for concealing five kilograms of cocaine in their shoe soles at Han...
Oct 16
10:16
CN CGTN state media
China
China-Laos Railway cross-border passenger trips surpass 1 million
China-Laos Railway cross-border passenger trips surpass 1 million
Oct 16
09:34
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
PNP assures ‘no politics’ in Laos drug bust case build-up
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday said there was absolutely no politics involved in the ongoing case build-up against the Mindanao politician tagged in the multi-billion drug bust …
Oct 16
06:59
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Remulla names Mindanao politician, 10 other persons of interest behind shabu shipment from Laos
MANILA, Philippines — Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Friday identified 11 persons of interest linked to the 521 kg shabu shipment from Laos bound for the …
Oct 16
06:44
PH GMA Network
Philippines
DILG tags ex-Bangsamoro MP in P3.5B shabu smuggling try from Laos
Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Friday identified the Mindanao politician allegedly involved in the attempted smuggling of P3.5 billion worth of shabu from Laos to the Philippines as former Bangsamoro Parliament member …
Oct 16
06:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Mindanao politician linked to Laos drug case faced past drug cases – PNP
MANILA, Philippines — The politician from Mindanao who allegedly financed the chartered flight linked to the 521-kilogram shabu seizure in Laos had previously been involved in illegal drug cases, the Philippine National …
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Oct 16
05:14
PH GMA Network
Philippines
PNP: No politics involved in Laos-PH drug smuggling probe
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday maintained that there's "no politics" in its ongoing probe on the attempt to smuggle P3.5 billion worth of illegal drugs from Laos to the Philippines.
Oct 16
03:09
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Pattaya gambling bust catches nine after condo left unlocked
A Pattaya gambling bust ended in nine arrests yesterday, October 15, after police investigating an illegal card game heard loud cheering from a condominium room in Jomtien and discovered the players had …
Oct 15
16:20
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Mindanao politician tagged in drug bust
A MINDANAO politician from an opposition party financed the chartered private plane that carried 521 kilograms of suspected shabu (crystal meth) worth P3.54 billion seized in Laos, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency …
Oct 15
13:01
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
IMF forecasts 5.2% GDP growth for Malaysia in 2026
In its October 2026 regional economic outlook, it highlighted technology-related exports and strong investment in data centres as key contributors to growth across the region.
Oct 15
12:17
CN South China Morning Post
China
Laos private jet bust reveals how Mekong meth slips past borders
A private jet hired from Malaysia – seemingly destined for the Philippines – but stopped on the tarmac by Laos’ drug police who found suitcases stuffed with 512kg of crystal methamphetamine, has …
Oct 15
12:13
VN Thanh Nien News state media
Vietnam
Vietnam - Laos aim for bilateral trade target of 5 billion USD VIViệt Nam - Lào hướng tới mục tiêu thương mại song phương 5 tỉ USD
Tại cuộc hội đàm, Thường trực Ban Bí thư Trần Cẩm Tú và Thường trực Ban Bí thư Trung ương Đảng Nhân dân Cách mạng Lào Vilay Lakhamphong nhất trí thúc đẩy …
Oct 15
11:18
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Mindanao politician allegedly funded jet used to transport 521kg of meth
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency says the elected representative belonged to the opposition bloc but declined to identify the person as investigations are ongoing.
Oct 15
10:15
PH GMA Network
Philippines
Mindanao politician financed plane to smuggle P3.5B shabu from Laos --PDEA
A politician from Mindanao allegedly paid for the private plane that would have been used to smuggle of P3.5 billion worth of illegal drugs from Laos to the Philippines, the Philippine Drug …
Oct 15
08:20
PH GMA Network
Philippines
Plane used in attempted Laos-PH drug smuggling registered in US -- CAAP
The private plane used in the attempted smuggling of shabu from Laos to the Philippines was registered in the United States, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP).
Oct 15
07:45
KH The Cambodia Daily
Cambodia
China’s military ties with Laos draw scrutiny over upgraded airfield
China has refurbished a military airfield in Laos, raising questions about Beijing’s growing security presence in Southeast Asia.
Oct 15
03:27
VN Thanh Nien News state media
Vietnam
Tombstone with martyr's name found while collecting 5 sets of remains in Laos VITìm thấy bia mộ khắc tên liệt sĩ khi quy tập 5 hài cốt tại Lào
Đội Quy tập hài cốt liệt sĩ Bộ Chỉ huy Quân sự tỉnh Hà Tĩnh vừa cất bốc được 5 hài cốt liệt sĩ hy sinh tại Lào. Đặc biệt, một trong …
LA
Oct 15
02:57
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
China opens a joint airfield in Laos with construction ongoing and eyes on its military role
China’s new airfield in Laos is a work in progress, with satellite imagery showing many areas where construction appeared to be ongoing even as it was officially opened at a September ceremony. …
Oct 15
02:25
LA Laotian Times
Laos
Authorites Seizes 23 Excavators in Two Illegal Gold Mining Raids in Vientiane
Authorities seized 23 excavators and other equipment during two raids on suspected illegal gold mining sites in Sangthong District, Vientiane Capital, according to Lao Security Media. The raids took place from 23 …
LA
Oct 14
23:20
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia strengthen defence cooperation
Vietnam Ministry of National Defence Deputy Prime Minister and Minister General Phan Van Giang, Laos Ministry of National Defence Deputy Prime Minister and Minister General Khamliang Outhakaysone, and Cambodia Ministry of National …
Oct 14
16:18
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Trump, Guterres to attend Asean Summit in Manila
UNITED States President Donald Trump and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres will attend the 49th Asean (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Summit in November in Manila.Malacañang on Wednesday confirmed Trump’s attendance at …
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