Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia Strengthen Defense Ties Amid Trilateral Military Exercise

On 14 October, Vietnam’s Minister of National Defence, General Phan Van Giang, held high-level meetings in Laos with President Thongloun Sisoulith, Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, and Lao Minister of National Defence General Khamlieng...

PM Pham Minh Chinh inspects settlement of administrative procedures in border commune

During his field inspection, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh noted the people’s satisfaction and trust in local authorities, emphasising that the two-tier administration model in Bat Mot and Thanh Hoa has been operating effectively, providing...

Cambodian National Defence Minister Pays Courtesy Visit to L...

AKP Vientiane, October 15, 2025— Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence H.E. Gen. Tea Seiha (R, Pic. 1), is greeted by H.E. Thongloun Sisoulith, President of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and General Secretary of the Lao...

DPM Tea Seiha Pays Courtesy Call on Lao Prime Minister

AKP Vientiane, October 15, 2025— H.E. Gen. Tea Seiha (L, Pic. 1), Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence, shakes hands with H.E. Dr. Sonexay Siphandone, Prime Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, prior to their...

DPM Tea Seiha Visits Laos’ Kaysone Phomvihane National Defen...

AKP Vientiane, October 15, 2025— A high-level delegation of Cambodian Ministry of National Defence led by H.E. Gen. Tea Seiha (C, Front Row, Pic. 1), Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence, visits the Kaysone Phomvihane National...

Retired faculty at IU sue to restore involvement in university government

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California restaurants to disclose food allergens on their menus under new law

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will become the first state in the nation requiring restaurants to list major food allergens on their menus starting in 2026 under a new law. The law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Monday...

California restaurants will have to disclose food allergens on menus under new law

California will become the first state in the nation requiring restaurants to list major food allergens on their menus starting in 2026 under a new law. The law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Monday applies to businesses with at least 20 locations. They...

Allergen Labeling Becomes Law in California

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill requiring allergen disclosure in California restaurants. Photo courtesy of iStock SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) - The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) celebrates a tremendous win for our community as...

California restaurants will have to disclose food allergens on their menus under new law

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will become the first state in the nation requiring restaurants to list major food allergens on their menus starting in 2026 under a new law. The law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Monday applies to businesses with...

Lao President Calls for New Generation of Lao Diplomats on 80th Diplomacy Day

Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith has called for the rise of a new generation of Lao diplomats, urging them to become strategic and trusted advisers to the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and the State. The appeal came during a ceremony at the...

Lao Delegation Joins North Korea’s Grand Celebrations Following Historic State Visit

A high-level delegation from Laos participated in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) grand celebrations on 10 October to mark the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK). Led by Deputy Prime Minister...

Laos: United Nations body concerned over violations of economic, social, and cultural right

The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the Lao Movement for Human Rights (LMHR) welcome the findings and recommendations of the United Nations (UN) Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) related to Laos. The...

From Mountains to Midwifery: Plan International Laos Empowers the Next Generation of Girls

KPL In the remote mountains of northern Laos, where access to education and healthcare remains limited, a quiet but powerful transformation is underway—led by girls, one determined voice at a time. (KPL) In the remote mountains of northern Laos,...

Café Amazon targets deeper international growth

Thailand-based coffee chain Café Amazon has outlined plans to intensify its overseas expansion. Leveraging a franchise service model, the chain aims to push further into markets including Laos, the Philippines, Japan, Oman and Bahrain. Access...

Chinese vice president meets Lao vice president

BEIJING, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on Tuesday met with Lao Vice President Pany Yathotou, who is in Beijing for the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women. Han said that the Chinese side has always viewed the China-Laos...

Japanese child sex tourists contributing to lost generation of girls in Laos

In a quiet corner of the Lao capital Vientiane, an unremarkable compound conceals a dark and exploitative operation. Behind one door, a room resembling an elementary school classroom is filled with girls, some perhaps as young as 10 years old. An...

Government Party Organisation pioneers, firmly advances forward with the nation in the new era: PM

Hanoi (VNA) – On the occasion of the first Congress of the Government Party Organisation for the 2025–2030 tenure, Politburo member, Secretary of the Government Party Committee, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has penned an article highlighting the...

Laos Aim To Rebound Against Harimau Malaya

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Laos head coach Ha Hyeokjun hopes his team can produce a better result when they face Malaysia in their 2027 Asian Cup Qualifier Group F return leg at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil, tomorrow night. The South...

Government Party Organization pioneers, firmly advances forward with the nation in the new era: PM

Government Party Organization pioneers, firmly advances forward with the nation in the new era: PMPolitburo member, Secretary of the Government Party Committee, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has penned an article highlighting the Government Party...