Laos joins CICA as full member, pledges support for regional solidarity: VIENTIANE: Laos has reaffirmed its commitment to regional peace, security and ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/10/21/laos-joins-cica-as-full-member-pledges-support-for-regional-solidarity
Expanding the Military Footprint: China’s New Air Base in Laos: Establishment of the Laotian base follows a pattern in China’s growing external military presence ...
thediplomat.com/2026/10/expanding-the-military-footprint-chinas-new-air-base-in-laos/
Private jet drugs seizure in Laos: 521kg of meth not from Malaysia, says Bukit Aman
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/07/private-jet-drugs-seizure-in-laos-521kg-of-meth-not-from-malaysia-says-bukit-aman
vietnamnews.vn Oct 08
🇻🇳🇱🇦 Vietnamese Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng and Lao Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith attended a wrist-tying ceremony held in accordance with traditional Lao ... Show more
Are Chinese military aircraft already using a new joint air facility in Laos?: Recent satellite imagery shows twice as many K-8/JL-8-family trainer aircraft on ...
scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3370439/are-chinese-military-aircraft-already-using-new-joint-air-facility-laos
vietnamnews.vn Oct 09
🇻🇳🇱🇦 Vietnamese PM Lê Minh Hưng and his Lao counterpart Saleumxay Kommasith on Friday visited the Laos–Việt Nam Friendship Park in Vientiane and laid flowers ... Show more
PMs pay tribute to late Vietnamese, Lao leaders in Vientiane
PMs pay tribute to late Vietnamese, Lao leaders in Vientiane
vietnamnews.vn Oct 08
🇻🇳🇱🇦 PM Lê Minh Hưng met with Party gen.sec & President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith in Vientiane today, agreeing to enhance connectivity between the two ... Show more
Vietnamese Prime Minister meets with top Lao leader in Vientiane
Vietnamese Prime Minister meets with top Lao leader in Vientiane
Private jet owner among four nabbed in Subang over Laotian drug bust: KUALA LUMPUR: Police arrested the owner of a private jet linked to the seizure of 521kg of ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/08/private-jet-owner-among-four-nabbed-in-subang-over-laotian-drug-bust
Cops: Laotian jet meth not from Malaysia: PETALING JAYA: A hangar at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang, believed to be linked to the seizure of 521kg of ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/08/cops-laotian-jet-meth-not-from-malaysia
PM Wong congratulates Laos PM Saleumxay Kommasith on his appointment: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Wednesday (Oct 7) congratulated Saleumxay Kommasith on his ...
asiaone.com/singapore/lawrence-wong-congratulate-laos-premier-saleumxay-kommasith
Laos Replaces Prime Minister in Major Leadership Reshuffle: Saleumxay Kommasith, a former foreign minister and permanent representative to the UN ...
thediplomat.com/2026/10/laos-replaces-prime-minister-in-major-leadership-reshuffle/
Australia news LIVE: Vigils to mark October 7 attack on Israel; White House defends Trump’s latest controversy
smh.com.au/national/australia-news-live-vigils-to-mark-october-7-attack-on-israel-white-house-defends-trump-s-latest-controversy-20261007-p613dl.html
english.kyodonews.net Oct 06
New China-Laos training center could be Chinese military base: observers: A China-Laos center that opened last week near Vientiane to train Laotian air force ...
english.kyodonews.net/articles/-/87325
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Việt Nam offers congratulations to newly elected leaders of Laos: During the second session of the 10th Lao NA on October 5, Sonexay Siphandone was elected ...
vietnamnews.vn/politics-laws/1801288/viet-nam-offers-congratulations-to-newly-elected-leaders-of-laos.html
Laotian man deported by U.S. to Eswatini is released after more than a year in prison
pbs.org/newshour/world/laotian-man-deported-by-u-s-to-eswatini-is-released-after-more-than-a-year-in-prison
Ma Der Lao celebrates 5 years of bringing Laotian food to Oklahoma: Chef Jeff Chanchaleune has invited a special chef to collaborate for Ma Der Lao's fifth ...
eu.oklahoman.com/story/entertainment/dining/2026/09/16/ma-der-lao-turns-5-how-chef-helps-keep-laotian-culture-alive-in-okc/91597083007/
Eat A Lao in Rockville, Maryland, specializes in ornate sampling platters that show off the best of Laotian cuisine. washingtonpost.com
Laos PM calls for stronger regulation of Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone: Laos Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has called for tighter oversight and more ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/08/23/laos-pm-calls-for-stronger-regulation-of-golden-triangle-special-economic-zone
Laotian police have detained 51 people, including five Japanese nationals, during a raid on a hotel in northern Laos suspected of serving as a base for fraud ... Show more
Five Japanese nationals detained in Laos scam center raid
Five Japanese nationals detained in Laos scam center raid
Families left in the dark after methanol deaths: Laotian authorities have treated the families of dead Australian travellers Holly Morton-Bowles and Bianca Jones ...
smh.com.au/world/asia/families-left-in-the-dark-after-methanol-deaths-20260717-p60gdb.html
The price Laos put on two Aussie lives: COMMENT
news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/australia-cant-accept-laos-insulting-response-to-the-deaths-of-two-young-australians/news-story/14421e9b5e43460f74b77fa0d7259577
Key FactsUncertain Cause of Death for Six Tourists in Laos
Jul 18, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: gulfnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: gulfnews.com
- The cause of death for six tourists in Laos in 2024 remains undetermined due to families denying autopsies.
- Excessive methanol levels were found in Tiger Vodka and confirmed in blood samples of two deceased Australian tourists.
- Legal action targets the Tiger Vodka producer and hostel staff for health hazard violations and evidence tampering.
- Australia expressed frustration over the slow investigation and will raise the issue at an upcoming Southeast Asian ministerial meeting.
The Australian Government is deeply frustrated and bitterly disappointed that authorities in Laos are not pursuing the most serious charges.— Foreign Minister Penny Wong, commenting on the Laos investigation into the 2024 tainted alcohol deaths
Lao PM to visit Russia to strengthen bilateral ties: VIENTIANE: Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone (pic) will lead a high-ranking Lao delegation on an official ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/06/13/lao-pm-to-visit-russia-to-strengthen-bilateral-ties
Laos, China sign 32 agreements to deepen strategic partnership as top leaders meet in Beijing
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/06/08/laos-china-sign-32-agreements-to-deepen-strategic-partnership-as-top-leaders-meet-in-beijing
Key FactsFour Villagers Escape Flooded Laos Cave Independently
May 30, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- Four trapped villagers exited the flooded cave by walking and crawling out on their own before rescue divers entered.
- The men had entered the cave in search of gold and became trapped due to sudden heavy rains causing flash flooding.
- Rescuers are assessing plans to locate and recover two other men who remain unaccounted for in the cave.
- The operation faced risks from approaching storms that could reflood the cave and hinder further rescue attempts.
I was literally putting my wetsuit on to head in when they emerged on their own.— Josh Richards, Australian rescue diver; he told CNN he was about to enter the cave when the four men emerged on their own.
CNA May 31
Survivors advise rescuers in search for last two stuck in Laos cave: A Laotian rescue group said the information on the cave system from the recused men was ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/laos-cave-survivors-advise-rescuers-search-6152491
The survivors were “hungry and exhausted but in stable condition,” The Laotian Times noted.
Five of seven people trapped in Laos cave found alive: Five of seven people trapped in a flooded cave for a week in Laos were found alive on Wednesday ...
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Experts from Thai rescue join efforts to save 7 gold prospectors trapped in Laos cave
cbsnews.com/news/laos-cave-thai-rescue-seven-trapped/
Russia-Laos relations are based on friendship, mutual respect: MOSCOW: Moscow and Vientiane are developing their relations on the basis of friendship ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/05/11/russia-laos-relations-are-based-on-friendship-mutual-respect
mb.com.ph May 09
Marcos, Lao PM discuss crime fight, trade ties: LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — President Marcos and Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone discussed strengthening ...
mb.com.ph/2026/05/09/marcos-lao-pm-discuss-crime-fight-trade-ties
Laotian arrested for smuggling 5kg of methamphetamine: SEOUL: A Laotian national was arrested for allegedly smuggling 5kg of methamphetamine into South Korea ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/04/16/laotian-arrested-for-smuggling-5kg-of-methamphetamine
Lao party leader calls for active follow-up on Congress resolutions: VIENTIANE: Secretary General of the Party Central Committee and President of Laos ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/04/11/lao-party-leader-calls-for-active-follow-up-on-congress-resolutions
Minnesota’s Laotian refugees with decades-old convictions swept up in mass deportations
startribune.com/mn-deported-laos-old-crimes/601587303
7 Exciting Meals Our Editors Make With Leftover Rice: Our editors are using leftover rice to make a Laotian-style crispy rice salad, molten-mozz arancini ...
bonappetit.com/story/what-to-do-with-leftover-rice
'Liverpool's first Laotian restaurant' announces opening date : It will be the latest restaurant opened by Vikki Teh and her husband, Kean
liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/liverpools-first-laotian-restaurant-announces-33495705
HKFP Lens: Alms giving and Buddhist devotion in Laotian village: Sai bat or tak bat is a centuries-old Buddhist ritual of offering food to monks in Laos ...
hongkongfp.com/2026/02/18/hkfp-lens-alms-giving-in-luang-prabang-the-spiritual-heart-of-laos/
Australia demands answers from Laos over methanol poisoning ‘injustice’: While 10 were convicted of destroying evidence, not a single person has been charged in ...
scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3343154/australia-demands-answers-laos-over-methanol-poisoning-injustice
Paid articlePaywallLao National Assembly President welcomes Vietnamese Party chief: VIENTIANE: Party General Secretary To Lam met with President of the Lao National Assembly ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/02/06/lao-national-assembly-president-welcomes-vietnamese-party-chief
Lao Communist Party Chief Reappointed For Second Term at National Congress: The 12th National Congress saw a partial generational transition from the ...
thediplomat.com/2026/01/lao-communist-party-chief-reappointed-for-second-term-at-national-congress/
Cordial send-off for KL-bound Laotian tourists to mark Visit Malaysia 2026: PHNOM PENH: The Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign in Laos kicked off in style on ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/01/01/cordial-send-off-for-kl-bound-laotian-tourists-to-mark-visit-malaysia-year-2026
Yonhap News Agency Dec 15 25
Lee and Laotian president set to discuss transnational crime responses at summit: SEOUL, Dec. 15 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung is set to hold summit talks ...
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20251215001100315
Laos, Republic of Korea lift ties to comprehensive partnership: Laos and the Republic of Korea have upgraded their ties to a Comprehensive Partnership during ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2025/12/16/laos-republic-of-korea-lift-ties-to-comprehensive-partnership
The Korea Times Dec 15 25
Korea, Laos sign legal cooperation treaties, renew labor MOU after summit: Korea and Laos agreed Monday to elevate their bilateral ties to a comprehensive ...
koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20251215/korea-laos-sign-legal-cooperation-treaties-renew-labor-mou-after-summit
New ambassadors to Laos present credentials to President: VIENTIANE: Ambassadors representing Singapore and Russia on Monday (Dec 8) presented their credentials ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2025/12/11/new-ambassadors-to-laos-present-credentials-to-president
'Liverpool's first Laotian restaurant' set to open in city : The family behind the venture already operate a number of popular restaurants
liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/liverpools-first-laotian-restaurant-set-33010319
Japan’s Princess Aiko Returns From Laos, Expresses Thanks for Warm Hospitality
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/imperial-family/20251122-294292/
Princess Aiko Visits Historic Laotian City of Luang Prabang; Tours National Museum, Wat Xieng Thong Temple
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/imperial-family/20251121-294106/
Princess Aiko's visit highlights 70 years of Laos-Japan friendship: VIENTIANE: Princess Aiko, the daughter of Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2025/11/20/princess-aiko039s-visit-highlights-70-years-of-laos-japan-friendship
The cabinet approved a one-year grace period for Laotian, Myanmar, and Vietnamese workers with expired permits or undocumented status to stay and work legally ... Show more
Certain foreign workers can stay on another year
Certain foreign workers can stay on another year
Parents' warn against traveling to popular tourist destination after daughters' death
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/parents-warn-against-traveling-popular-36218564
Parent's urgent plea to anyone travelling to popular holiday hotspot after daughters die
mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/parents-urgent-plea-anyone-travelling-36218341
Lao Vice President pays respects to Thailand’s Queen Mother: VIENTIANE: Vice President Pany Yathotou (pic) represented Laos in attending a wreath-laying ceremony ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2025/11/07/lao-vice-president-pays-respects-to-thailands-queen-mother
Laos signs UN Convention against Cybercrime: VIENTIANE: Laos has joined 63 countries and the European Union in signing the United Nations Convention against ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2025/10/27/laos-signs-un-convention-against-cybercrime
Malaysia welcomes Laos, Singapore, Canada’s leaders for Asean Summit: KUALA LUMPUR: Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming welcomed the leaders of ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/10/26/malaysia-welcomes-laos-singapore-canadas-leaders-for-asean-summit
Laotian artists and entrepreneurs revive textile traditions: VIENTIANE -- "Our ancestors believed that they came from the sky and called themselves the ...
asia.nikkei.com/life-arts/arts/laotian-artists-and-entrepreneurs-revive-textile-traditions
Princess Aiko to visit Laos from Nov. 17: Marking the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Laos this year, the princess will attend a ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/17/japan/princess-aiko-laos/
The floating boutique hotel offering a luxe new way to see Laos: “If the cruise is as luxurious as the Mekong is long, I’ll come,” says the author’s mother.
smh.com.au/traveller/inspiration/the-floating-boutique-hotel-offering-a-luxe-new-way-to-see-laos-20250929-p5myoe.html
Thai PM Anutin to visit Laos, marking 75 years of bilateral relations: Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will undertake an official visit to Laos on ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2025/10/16/thai-pm-anutin-to-visit-laos-marking-75-years-of-bilateral-relations
Laos PM Sonexay calls for urgent action as storms, global tensions affect the economy
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2025/10/11/laos-pm-sonexay-calls-for-urgent-action-as-storms-global-tensions-affect-the-economy
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un holds talks with Laotian President Thongloun Sisoulith in Pyongyang ahead of the North Korean ruling party’s 80th anniversary ... Show more
Laotian refugee living in U.S. since childhood faces threat of deportation: As President Trump intensifies his sweeping crackdown on immigration ...
pbs.org/newshour/show/laotian-refugee-living-in-u-s-since-childhood-faces-threat-of-deportation
Putin wants a photo op with Trump and a sanctions delay, says EU foreign policy chief
cnbc.com/2025/08/12/putin-wants-a-photo-op-with-trump-says-eu-foreign-policy-chief.html
Rare snake species discovered in Myanmar for first time: A rare species of snake previously undocumented in Myanmar has been recorded in the country ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2025/06/14/rare-snake-species-discovered-in-myanmar-for-first-time
Laos calls for 'Asia solidarity' amid Trump tariffs: TOKYO -- Laos President Thongloun Sisoulith said on Friday that Asia's strength lies in its ability to ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/The-Future-of-Asia/The-Future-of-Asia-2025/Laos-calls-for-Asia-solidarity-amid-Trump-tariffs
Portland New Year’s in the Park celebrates cultures of Southeast Asia: The festival included people from Thai, Hmong, Laotian, Cambodian, Indonesian, Vietnamese ...
oregonlive.com/news/2025/04/portland-new-years-in-the-park-celebrates-cultures-of-se-asia.html
Japan, Laos upgrade ties as Laotian PM visits Tokyo: TOKYO -- Japan and Laos are elevating relations to a "comprehensive strategic partnership ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/Japan-Laos-upgrade-ties-as-Laotian-PM-visits-Tokyo
Laotian Prime Minister Sonexay to visit Japan next week: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Laotian Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone is scheduled to visit Japan early next week ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/Laotian-Prime-Minister-Sonexay-to-visit-Japan-next-week
Laos pledges justice after suspected tainted alcohol kills tourists: Australia presses Laotian authorities for a full and transparent probe after the deaths of ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/11/23/laos-pledges-justice-after-suspected-tainted-alcohol-kills-tourists
Australia warns travellers against Laos liquors Tiger Vodka and Tiger Whisky: The warning about Tiger Vodka and Tiger Whisky follows deaths linked to suspected ...
bbc.com/news/articles/czxrv9x2gj7o
US ‘Secret War’ remembered as Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin visits Laos: Al Jazeera looks back at the most devastating period in Laos’s history ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/11/21/us-secret-war-remembered-as-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-austin-visits-laos
Laos vows justice after mass methanol poisoning
news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/laos-vows-justice-after-australians-bianca-jones-and-holly-bowles-among-those-killed-in-mass-poisoning/news-story/bc8de6bcd41490b20a4e4ff10b605e3a
Laos government 'profoundly saddened' over deaths of six tourists in suspected methanol poisoning
itv.com/news/2024-11-23/laos-government-profoundly-saddened-over-deaths-of-six-tourists
Two-month-old Laotian child successfully treated for severe heart condition by ADS team
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/11/16/two-month-old-laotian-child-successfully-treated-for-severe-heart-condition-by-ads-team
Money may not grow on trees, but Chinese investors are betting that they can convert Laotian durians into sweet profits.
The fledgling industry promises to ... Show more
Money may not grow on trees, but Chinese investors are betting that they can convert Laotian durians into sweet profits.
Read the full story here: Laos durian dreams grow as plantations rise to feed China - Nikkei Asia
