Laos emphasizes importance of social work in disaster relief

VIENTIANE, March 27 (Xinhua) -- Laos held an event to celebrate ASEAN Social Work Day 2025, honoring the crucial role of social workers and welfare personnel in disaster risk reduction and building resilience to climate change. The event, titled "The …

Thailand, Laos, China tie up to revolutionise cross-border logistics

  Thailand, Laos and China are collaborating to develop a seamless rail freight network aimed at boosting regional trade and economic integration. Central to this initiative is the Bangkok-Nong Khai high-speed railway, which will connect Thailand to Laos, …

Laos to enhance mining management

VIENTIANE, March 27 (Xinhua) -- Representatives from Laos' Ministry of Energy and Mines, state-owned enterprises, and other relevant departments gathered to explore ways to elevate mining management in Laos. At a forum on Wednesday, the participants …

Severe Air Pollution Continues to Hit Laos

On 27 March, many parts of Laos were covered in a thick haze with PM 2.5 levels greatly exceeding safe levels, adversely affecting people’s health and reducing visibility in some places, as IQAir reported. In Vientiane capital, this morning, the Air …

Laos Pledges Stronger Anti-Money Laundering Measures

The Lao government reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism during a conference held on 25-26 March in Vientiane. The event focused on Laos’ efforts to meet international standards and exit …

World : Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: March 27, 2025

CAMBODIA  1. PREAH SIHANOUK TO BE KINGDOM’S LOGISTIC HUB -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE  Prime Minister Hun Manet announced that Preah Sihanouk province will be the nation’s logistics hub and it will receive an additional RM4.4 billion (US$1 billion) to …

Laos government seeks to bolster nation's mining sector

(MENAFN) Laos government officials and industry stakeholders convened this week to strategize on bolstering the nation's mining sector, grappling with economic pressures and project delays. A forum held Wednesday saw representatives from the Ministry …

Amata busy preparing new industrial estate in Laos

Firm plans to spend B1bn in first phase PUBLISHED : 27 Mar 2025 at 07:19 SET-listed industrial developer Amata Corporation is preparing to build a new industrial estate in Oudomxay in northwestern Laos to serve foreign investors likely to expand or …

Laos, Cambodia pledge to boost bilateral cooperation

Australia to warn young travellers about methanol poisoning after Laos deaths

The Australian government is launching a campaign to warn its citizens of the dangers of methanol poisoning abroad, after two young Aussies died in Laos last year. Smartraveller, the government’s trip advisory portal, would run targeted promotions to …