- February 22nd, 2025

Police in Laos have detained the manager and seven employees of a backpacker hostel following the deaths of six foreign tourists from suspected methanol poisoning, state media reported on Tuesday (Nov 26). The tragedy has cast a shadow over Vang...

The Laos government expressed profound sorrow on Saturday following the tragic deaths of six foreign tourists in Vang Vieng, a popular backpacker destination. The fatalities, suspected to be caused by methanol poisoning, have sent shockwaves across the international travel community,...

In a devastating turn of events, 19-year-old Australian traveler Bianca Jones succumbed to methanol poisoning on Thursday, November 21, after consuming contaminated alcohol in Laos. The tragedy marks the fourth death of a foreign national linked to tainted liquor in...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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