Thailand and Laos to build on economic and social ties

Thailand and Laos aim to boost cooperation between civic networks at the 2nd Joint Cabinet Retreat being held in Chiang Mai today.

Laos, Malaysia to promote trade, investment collaboration

Malaysian and Lao business associations plan to collaborate in promoting trade and investment and to further enhance and strengthen ties for the mutual benefit of the two countries. The Malaysian Exp .....        

COMMENTARY: Beyond Awareness: Disaster risk reduction in Laos, PH

VIENTIANE, Laos (MindaNews/17 May) — The National Disaster Management Office under the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare of Lao People’s Democratic Republic held a workshop on ASEAN Agreement on… »

Australia boosts development assistance to Laos

The Australian government will provide an estimated AU$62.4 million (US$61.4 million) in Official Development Assistance to Laos in financial year 2013-2014, the Australian Embassy in Vientiane report .....        

Vietnam Fueling Cambodian, Lao Land Disputes

Rubber companies are targeting the two countries due to lax regulation, a new report says.

NGOs Barred From Meeting Villagers Relocated for Lao Power Plant

The Hongsa power plant has displaced more than 2,000 residents.

Alarm Over Mekong Region’s Rapidly Disappearing Forests

The WWF warns a third of them could be lost in two decades.

Cambodia, Hong Kong Slip in Press Freedom Poll

A Freedom House poll shows slight improvement in scores by mainland China and North Korea.