The “Turk, traitor” slogan did not become a political agenda; Lao did not wake up

Malaysian PM warns over trade issues

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim yesterday warned that global trade is being weaponized as Southeast Asia’s foreign ministers held annual talks. Concerns about US tariffs have jolted ASEAN, a 10-member bloc that includes some of the world’s...

Flooding in Vientiane During Rainy Season Attributed to Multiple Factors

KPL Urban flooding and waterlogged roads continue to plague Vientiane Capital during the rainy season, disrupting daily life, damaging property, and affecting public perception of government effectiveness. The recurring problem, caused by a range...

US President's Tariff Decision 'Truly Regrettable' - Japanese Prime Minister

(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba described US President Donald Trump's decision to impose 25% tariffs on Japanese imports starting August 1 as "truly regrettable." During a meeting with the tariff task force on Tuesday,...

Trump announces new tariffs on 14 nations; ag markets eye opportunities | Midday Markets The highly anticipated July 9 tariff announcement has taken a turn. While many expected a sweeping reveal today, President Trump instead confirmed that new blanket…

July 9th, 2025 The highly anticipated July 9 tariff announcement has taken a turn. While many expected a sweeping reveal today, President Trump instead confirmed that new blanket tariffs will take effect August 1. The tariffs, posted by Trump on...

South Sudan says eight deportees from the US are under government care

War-torn South Sudan has said it is holding a group of eight men controversially deported from the United States. Only one of them is from South Sudan. The rest comprise two people from Myanmar, two from Cuba, and one each from Vietnam, Laos and...

Malaysian PM warns Southeast Asia that trade war is not ‘passing storm’

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday warned that global trade is being weaponized, as foreign ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) convened their annual meeting amid rising fears over impending U.S....

South Sudan says US deportees are under government care

President Donald Trump, accompanied by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio (L) and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (R), discusses his decorating of the Cabinet Room during a cabinet meeting at the White House on July 08, 2025 in Washington,...

South Sudan says US deportees under government care

Juba – War-torn South Sudan has said it is looking after a group of eight criminal migrants controversially deported from the United States. Only one of them is from South Sudan. The administration of US President Donald Trump is trying to move...

Japan Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba calls Trump’s new tariff decision ‘truly regrettable’

TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Tuesday said that US President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 25 percent tariff on Japan is "truly regrettable," noting bilateral negotiations will continue toward a mutually beneficial deal....

Lawmakers to Vote on Bill Requiring Black Demographic Data

By Antonio Ray Harvey California Black Media Legislation introduced by Sen. Laura Richardson (D–Inglewood) that would require local governments to disaggregate demographic data for Black or African American populations is up for a key vote this...

Concrete actions required for strategic railway development: PM

HÀ NỘI — Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính ordered ministries, departments and localities to take the initiative in railway development through concrete actions and official documents without hesitation or avoidance of responsibility. He was chairing...

Young leaders from Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia unite to build stronger cooperation

VIENTIANE, July 8 (Xinhua) -- Representatives from Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia from border provinces gathered in Lao capital Vientiane for a special training, aimed at sharing lessons from each country's socio-economic development and...

World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: July 9, 2025

INDONESIA 1.GOVT STAYS MUM ON JOKOWI’S HEALTH -- THE JAKARTA POST Speculations continues to mount over the health of former president Joko “Jokowi” Widodo as government officials remain tight-lipped and offer little clarity about the medical care...

Deputy PM, FM meets with Thai, Lao, Cambodian foreign ministers on AMM 58 sidelines

KUALA LUMPUR — Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn separately met with Lao, Cambodian and Thai foreign ministers on the sidelines of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM 58) and Post Ministerial...

Training course enhances ties among young leaders of Laos, Việt Nam, Cambodia

VIENTIANE — A specialised training course for young leaders of border provinces of Laos, Việt Nam and Cambodia officially opened in Vientiane on Tuesday, aiming to strengthen friendship and cooperation among the three countries. Attending the...

Asean foreign ministers, sec-gen pay courtesy call to PM Anwar during 58th AMM

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday (July 9) received a courtesy call from Asean foreign ministers, marking the start of a series of high-level engagements in conjunction with the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers'...

The “Turk, traitor” slogan did not become a political agenda; Lao did not wake up

The Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia, Alen Simonyan, wrote on social media: “From the outset, I must say that I condemn every manifestation of violence, both in the National Assembly and outside it. However, let’s...

Expressway projects record positive signals: minister

HÀ NỘI — Along with the commencement and implementation of various transport projects, the goal of completing 3,000km of expressways is also heading in the right direction, said Minister of Construction Trần Hồng Minh. Speaking at the conference...

Lao Prime Minister Receives Japan’s Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun

The Japanese Emperor awarded Lao Prime Minister (PM) Sonexay Siphandone the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun on 3 July, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to enhancing relations between Laos and Japan. The award, conferred...