Laos

Laos' ASEAN chairmanship propels foreign minister to PM contender

Saleumxay Kommasith is widely acknowledged as one of his country’s most competent technocrats.

Lao blogger who criticized failed response to flood freed from prison

‘Where is the helicopter for rescuing people?’ Houayheuang Xayabouly pleaded in a 2019 Facebook video.

South Korea, Interpol confiscate drugs worth $1bn in Golden Triangle

South Korean police said the Golden Triangle region is the main origin of the drug ketamine.

Laos orders temporary ban on imports of pricey vehicles

Cars like Toyota Land Cruisers are popular with top officials and are usually bought with US dollars or Thai baht.

Another storm hits Vietnam as country braces for more flooding

The arrival of Typhoon Soulik prompted evacuations in central Vietnam less than a week after Typhoon Yagi.

Laos detains duo over comical pothole fishing video

Observers say police should lighten up over the post, which satirized a well-known problem.

Rail service opens between Vientiane and Bangkok