- TRAVEX trade show opens in Malaysia
Malaysia has launched the TRAVEX trade fair, which is taking place at the Persada Johor Convention Centre from January 15-20. TRAVEX was officially opened by Malaysia’s Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, YB Dato Sri Tiong King Sing......More>>>

- Xekong province gears up for economic growth, self-reliance in 2025
Xekong province is setting ambitious goals for 2025, aiming to transform its economy and reduce poverty while maintaining a strong commitment to environmental sustainability.....More>>>

- Luang Namtha police clear 9 hectares of opium poppies
Authorities in Viengphoukha district, Luang Namtha province, have cut down 15 hectares of opium poppies found growing on 33 plots of land. Officials from the province’s Narcotics Inspection and Control Department, together with soldiers from the National Defence and Security Force in Viengphoukha district, wiped out the crop, which had been planted by people living in Namvang, Namon and Namkheuang villages........More>>>

- Laos and the Philippines mark 70 years of solidarity and friendship
Seventy years ago, the Philippines became the second country in Asia and the fourth in the world to establish formal bilateral relations with Laos, and to recognise its role in the international community.
As Asia’s first republic, the Philippines committed to the self-determination of nations and promoted a “good neighbour” policy, participating in regional activities that fostered closer economic and cultural relations among Southeast Asian countries, on the basis of mutual respect for each other’s views and interests.......More>>>