The Latest Breaking News from Laos

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With Laos as chair, the 10 members of ASEAN appear to be becoming more accommodative of reviled military regime.

A short boat ride upstream from the ancient Laotian royal capital of Luang Prabang, a massive dam is under construction that critics say threatens the riverside town's allure and heritage status.

As dawn broke over Luang Prabang, saffron-robed monks trod the streets receiving alms -- but a cacophonous influx of camera-clutching tourists shattered the peace of the ancient Laotian town.

Laos, which is chairing group this year, stresses need for engagement as thousands killed in three years of violence.

This article discusses the challenges faced by ASEAN in addressing the South China Sea tensions and the civil war in Myanmar under Laos' leadership.

Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s influence can be traced in Spanish film-maker Lois Patiño’s whimsical meditation on the Buddhist cycle of life

A veteran Laotian diplomat recently appointed the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ special envoy to Myanmar, has arrived on his first mission to the strife-torn nation

Many Americans know little about secretive US campaign in Laos during Vietnam War

As global tributes to late US diplomat Henry Kissinger poured in, his death stirred fury across Southeast Asia.

Scot Marciel says Washington should focus on engaging with the region rather than trying to counter Chinese influence.