Cambodia, Laos forge foreign liaison cooperation

Senate President and President of the CPP Hun Sen (Rear-L), and Laotian President and the General Secretary of the LPRP Thongloun Sisoulith (Rear-R), after the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding held by representatives from both sides in Ventiane, …

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INDONESIA 1. GOV’T TO MAINTAIN SUBSIDISED LPG PRICE AT RP 19,000, AIMS TO PREVENT RP 26 TRILLION IN LOSSES -- JAKARTA GLOBE The Indonesian government is working to improve the distribution system for subsidised 3-kilogramme cooking gas canisters to ensure …

New mountain trek in Laos for female hikers set to benefit local villagers

Camino Women in Australia and Khiri Travel in Laos have come together to develop a new community-based trekking route in remote northern Laos, and this programme stands out for being crafted for female hikers and driving tourism benefits into the hands of …

Cold air mass to bring temperature drop across Laos

ANN/VIENTIANE TIMES – A cold air mass covering all parts of Laos, combined with a northeasterly wind, is expected to cause temperatures to drop by two degrees Celsius (°C) to 4°C, bringing very cool weather to the northern, central, and plateau regions …

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Climate Crisis in Laos: Heatwaves Threaten Agriculture and Public Health

Despite enduring one of the coldest winters in years, Laos continues to grapple with the lasting effects of the past years of severe heatwaves. Unresolved crop damage and persistent water shortages affect much of the country, especially in rural areas …

Cambodian Senate President engages in discussions with Prime Minister of Laos

On February 6, during an official two-day visit to Laos, the President of the Cambodian Senate, Hun Sen, engaged in discussions in Vientiane with the Prime Minister of Laos, Sonexay Siphandone. During the meeting, Prime Minister Siphandone warmly welcomed …

Trump’s Foreign Aid Freeze Disrupts USAID Projects in Laos

Operations of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Laos are facing uncertainty after the Trump administration’s recent decision to temporarily pause all foreign assistance programs. On 4 February, less than 24 hours after …

Laos restricts power supply to Myanmar's Tachileik region

VIENTIANE, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) -- The Lao government said on Friday that its firm determination to combat transnational telecom fraud has never wavered, announcing that it has now implemented measures to limit power supply to Tachileik town in Shan state of …

Laos poisonings major update as police move could spark international incident

Holly Bowles, 19, was among the six tourists who died A major update in the case of six tourists who died from suspected methanol poisoning in Laos risks sparking an international incident. Brit lawyer Simone White, 28, Australians Bianca Jones and Holly …