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Laos Eyes Chinese Aircraft Amid Debt Crisis: A Strategic Partnership with Beijing

That could reshape aviation and economic dynamics in Southeast Asia, Laos has expressed keen interest in acquiring Chinese-manufactured commercial aircraft. This comes as the country struggles with an immense debt burden, largely stemming from Chinese infrastructure loans. The move is...
Myanmar's Permanent Secretary of Foreign Affairs Aung Kyaw Moe, Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Thailand's Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa, Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Laos' Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet, Indonesian Vice President Ma'ruf Amin and Prime Minister of Timor-Leste Xanana Gusmao pose for a photo at the 14th ASEAN-United Nations (UN) Summit at the National Convention Centre, in Vientiane, Laos, October 11, 2024. REUTERS

Southeast Asian Leaders Urge Swift Agreement on South China Sea Code and Call for Peace in Myanmar

At the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit, held in Laos, regional leaders voiced strong demands on two pressing issues: the need for a swift agreement on a code of conduct in the South China Sea and the immediate...
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken attends the 19th East Asia Summit during the 44th and 45th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summits in Vientiane, Laos, on Friday. Reuters.

US accuses Russia and China Block Consensus Statement at East Asia Summit Over South China Sea

Russia and China jointly blocked a proposed consensus statement at the East Asia Summit (EAS) in Laos, citing objections over specific language on the disputed South China Sea. The draft, prepared by Southeast Asian nations, was a product of extensive...
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China’s Debt Dominance: Laos Faces Unprecedented Economic Subjugation, Global Concern Grows

In recent years, Laos, a key ally of China in Asia, has faced a severe debt crisis due to substantial loans from Beijing. The country disclosed a near doubling of its foreign debt obligations and requested further delays to avoid...
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Laos’ Critical Debt Level with China: Opaque Payment Situation

Vientiane, Laos Laos, a Southeast Asian nation, is facing a significant debt level primarily owed to China, raising concerns both domestically and internationally. The opacity surrounding repayment terms and potential implications for national sovereignty have become increasingly evident. Laos faces...
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Strengthening Intra-ASEAN Ties for Regional Growth

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is focusing on strengthening its intra-regional ties to promote stability, prosperity, and resilience in a rapidly changing global landscape. As regional dynamics evolve, the need for ASEAN member nations to strengthen cooperation within...
South East Asia

South East Asia Map

Southeast Asia is a region located in the southeastern part of Asia, consisting of 11 countries: Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. The region is located between the Indian Ocean and the...
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How is brown cloud in Asia?

The "Asian Brown Cloud" is a significant environmental issue in Asia, The environment and ecology, air pollution, or regional studies. The cloud is composed of particulate matter and other pollutants from human activities such as burning fossil fuels, biomass, and...
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What is ASEAN? ASEAN is doing in security and foreign policy !

The whole world is divided into small and big countries These countries are developing according to their own capacity, some countries have already developed and some are developing. All these countries form a group of some countries for their own...