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Suu Kyi and her fellow National League For Democracy (NLD) members that were elected to parliament in recent by-elections agreed to be sworn in on May 2, ending a stand-off over the... 2012-05-04

In what is widely seen as an attempt to counter growing resistance from the political opposition, the Pheu Thai Party (PTP) has decided to soften its stance on demanding for constitutional... 2012-01-09

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) has introduced plans for a comprehensive review of public investment projects in 2012. According to a statement released by the MPI, the... 2012-01-09

Japan and Germany are the latest foreign countries to strengthen bilateral ties with Vientiane. The Japan International Cooperation Agency is looking to aid Laos in adopting a low-emission... 2011-11-28

Cambodia will host the 32nd General Assembly of ASEAN Inter- Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), which will commence on September 18. According to the draft agenda, the upcoming AIPA will... 2011-08-03

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan at a reception for Lao Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Bosengkham Vongdara, in Hanoi on July 29 spoke highly of the close cooperation... 2011-08-02

The Thai government has expressed its intention to withdraw from the World Heritage Convention (WHC) following a decision by the secretariat to advance Cambodia's management plan for... 2011-07-01

National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Phu Trong affirmed Hanoi's interests in strengthening bilateral ties with Cambodia. During a visit in Hanoi by Second Vice President of the Cambodian... 2011-07-01

Myanmarese government troops clashed with two battalions of Shan State Army-North on August 13, resulting in the death of one government soldier while eight others were injured. The... 2011-06-13

Protestors in the Banteay Meanchey province were dispersed by security forces following small-scale protests that broke out on May 30. The protestors were demanding for the provincial... 2011-06-03