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Street food drives tourism growth in HCM City

HCM City’s network of affordable eateries, bustling alleys and food streets has become a vivid hallmark of the city in the eyes of international…

The Amazon faces a radioactive future

Rush for strategic minerals could turn the Brazilian Amazon into a radioactive sacrifice zone. The world’s largest rainforest region could face…

Man found passed out in car next to girlfriend's dead body after beating her to death

A man was sentenced to life in prison after beating his girlfriend to death, after which he was found by police passed out in his car next to he…

Vietnamese, Lao youth strengthen cooperation, solidarity

The two sides proposed closer cooperation in developing young entrepreneur networks, organising skills courses and promoting products made by yo…

MoS MEA Pabitra Margherita to embark on three-nation visit to Vietnam, Laos and Palau

Japanese tourist arrivals to Laos jump 36 per cent amid renewed tourism push

VIENTIANE: Laos welcomed 23,133 Japanese tourists in the first six months of 2026, a 36 per cent jump from the same period last year, as the cou…

Thai Activist Demands ‘No-Go Zones’ Along Mekong Over Mega-Dam and Mining Pollution

A prominent Thai environmentalist has urged Southeast Asian governments to designate “no-go zones” for mining and dam construction along the Mek…

Laos’ Luang Prabang tourism facilities receive ASEAN Standards awards

Luang Prabang continues to build a reputation as a quality tourism destination.

Two suspects in Chiang Rai gold shop robbery arrested in Laos

Two suspects wanted in connection with the armed robbery of a gold shop at a major shopping mall in Chiang Khong district of Chiang Rai province…

Chiang Rai Gold Heist Suspects Arrested By Lao Police

CHIANG RAI - Law enforcement officers in the Lao PDR have successfully apprehended two suspects linked to a high-profile gold shop robbery. The…

Awards boost efforts to advance inclusive healthcare in Laos

The event, held under the theme “Inclusive Community Health”, showcased how grassroots leadership and local health facilities are actively remov…

Laos urges public to stay alert over heavy rainfall

Laos urges public to stay alert over heavy rainfall-

Laos tightens control over illegal weapons

Laos' Ministry of Public Security has held a meeting to strengthen the prevention and resolution of firearms and explosives-related crimes.The m…

Rare Earth Mining and the Fouling of Southeast Asia’s Rivers

Paris Baguette enters Laos with first bakery-cafe in Vientiane

Paris Baguette has entered Laos by opening its first bakery-cafe in Vientiane, expanding the South Korean chain's footprint in SEA.

Laos to hold digital week to promote digital transformation, innovation

VIENTIANE, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- Laos will hold a digital week to promote the use of modern technologies in socio-economic development, while rais…

Former Thai national swimmer found dead on Saraburi canal-side

A former Thai national swimmer who had been missing for two days was found dead in a wooded area beside an irrigation canal in Saraburi province…

Laos deports 23 gamblers

NONG KHAI: Twenty-three Thai nationals were deported from Laos on Friday following a crackdown on online gambling networks by Lao authorities, p…