Laos snub in teen deaths ‘disappointing’

Laos’s hesitancy to take up Australia’s offer to help investigate the deaths of teens Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones is “disappointing”, a senior Labor minister says. Ms Bowles and Ms Jones, both 19, died after a mass methanol poisoning incident while …

Hun Sen begins two-day official visit to Laos to strengthen ties

Combo picture of Hun Sen (L), President of the Senate and Saysomphone Phomvihane, President of the National Assembly of Laos. Senate Senate President Hun Sen, who also serves as the President of the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), began his two-day …

Jason Clare calls on Laos to take up Australia’s offer to help investigate deadly methanol poisonings

Watch the heartbreaking moment that parents of girl who died in Laos drink poisoning says 'they weren't doing anything ...

Laos authorities have rejected expert assistance from Australian Federal Police in investigating the deaths of six tourists, including two Melbourne teenagers, who died from suspected methanol poisoning at a backpackers' hostel. Holly's father …

Cambodia's senate president Hun Sen arrives in Laos for state visit

VIENTIANE, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Cambodian Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen arrived at Wattay International Airport in Lao capital Vientiane on Thursday, leading a high-level delegation for a two-day official visit to Laos at the invitation of Lao …

Laos rejects Australian offer to help investigate methanol poisoning deaths

The federal government will continue to press Laos to fully investigate the methanol poisoning deaths of Melbourne friends Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles, after revelations the southeast Asian nation has knocked back Australian assistance. Deputy Prime …

Heartbreaking new blow for the families of Aussie teens who died of methanol poisoning in Laos

The Laos government has refused expert help from Australia in its investigation into the deaths of six tourists, including two Melbourne teenagers.  Best friends Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles, both aged 19, were visiting the tourist town of Vang Vieng last …

Laos authorities reject Australia's offer to help investigation into methanol poisonings

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Laos waives AFP assistance in Aussie methanol deaths

New mountain community trail in remote Laos ready for female hikers

A new community-based hill trekking route in northern Laos, emphasizing responsible tourism, will launch on 16 February with six Australian women participating. A new community-based hill trekking route in remote northern Laos has been created, based on …