The ASEAN Express: new rail link set to transform regional trade
The service is being hailed as a breakthrough in international rail transport, expected to boost Thailand and ASEAN’s economic competitiveness in the near future.
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Laos, UNDP launch climate, sustainable finance hub to drive LDC graduation
The initiative comes at a critical time, as preliminary assessments supported by UNDP suggest that Laos will require tens of billions of US dollars to finance its development…
Laos adopted as 15th dialogue partner of SCO in the presence of President Thongloun at its Summit
Addressing the meeting, President Thongloung emphasised that Laos attaches great importance to the principles and objectives of the SCO, which align with Laos’ guidelines and…
Laos names Phou Luang-Ho Chi Minh Trail as historical heritage site
The trail, which passed through Laos and Cambodia, was also a battleground for the armies of Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia and is now viewed as a legacy of wartime solidarity and the…
Flash floods hit several provinces as Typhoon Kajiki lashes Laos
The Meteorology and Hydrology Department warned that Typhoon Kajiki would batter Laos, unleashing heavy rain and powerful wind gusts.
Vietnam, Laos continue to tighten special relationship, comprehensive cooperation
The two sides agreed to effectively implement high-level agreements, ensure progress on key cooperation projects, and strive to elevate cooperation.
Filipinos repatriated from Southeast Asian trafficking hubs on the rise: foreign affairs department
The number of Filipino trafficking victims from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand has risen to over 600 since the start of 2025. Most recently, the government repatriated 120…
Laos, Singapore agree to strengthen ties
The ministers expressed satisfaction with the steady development of friendly relations and cooperation over the past 51 years, highlighting regular high-level visits and growing…
Four healthy and yummy ASEAN dishes you need to try today
From comforting soups to spicy salads, Southeast Asia is serving up some of the healthiest and most flavorful dishes in the world.
Lao, Russian Presidents agree to cement ties as numerous deals signed
Russian news agency TASS reported that both sides signed seven joint documents, including a roadmap for cooperation in the nuclear sector.