Korea, Laos friendship groups pledge stronger cooperation in 2025
The meeting highlighted the achievements of their collaboration over the past year, focusing on contributions to development in Laos, particularly in education, public health,…
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Thailand hosts regional talks to find solutions to Myanmar’s bloody civil war
Although Myanmar's neighbours emphasised the need for continued engagement with the junta, Thai officials said the ASEAN bloc's 'Five Point Consensus' peace plan will remain…
Laos, Vietnam take steps to complete agreed upon construction projects
The two sides also agreed to further promote Lao-Vietnamese cooperation in education and human resource development, with more than 14,000 Lao nationals currently studying in…
PM Anwar’s pick of ex-Thai PM Thaksin as ASEAN adviser raises eyebrows in Malaysia
While some see it as strategic to tap the experience of the 75-year-old Thai leader and possibly other political bigwigs on regional issues, especially the crisis in Myanmar,…
Vietnam, Laos hold 11th ministerial political consultation
Both sides agreed to intensify collaboration in implementing the action plans for high-level agreements in the fourth quarter and next year, while well preparing for the upcoming…
Thai PM Paetongtarn visits Malaysia to boost bilateral trade ties
The premier was in Malaysia to meet PM Anwar Ibrahim and discuss the enhancement of cooperation in trade and investment.
Indonesian delegation prepares for Myanmar talks in Bangkok
The meeting, initiated by current ASEAN chair Laos, will feature at least seven of the group’s members and three other external countries interested in resolving the Myanmar…
Brunei delegation attends ASEAN workshop in Thailand
The workshop provided an opportunity between enforcement agencies and prosecutors in dealing with trafficking in persons cases in ASEAN member countries to explore cooperation,…
Thai PM Paetongtarn leaves for official visit to Malaysia
The official visit is aimed at having the two neighbouring nations pursue close cooperation in all levels.
Tension, fear in Teknaf as Myanmar’s Arakan Army claims taking control of border with Bangladesh
Due to security concerns, Teknaf upazila administration yesterday imposed restrictions on traffic on the Naf, which flows between Teknaf and Myanmar territory.