Cambodia’s ‘Prince Group’ Accused of Global Cybercrime with Links to Laos

Laotian Times/AFP – On 14 October, US authorities unsealed an indictment against Chen Zhi, a UK-Cambodian businessman accused of running forced labor camps in Cambodia where trafficked workers carried out cryptocurrency fraud schemes that netted...

Malaysia beat Laos 5-1 in Asian Cup qualifier

Malaysia came roaring back after the break to secure victory and stayed at the top of Group F. (Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia produced a stunning second-half comeback to crush Laos 5-1 in their fourth Group F match of the 2027 Asian Cup...

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...

Malaysia defeats Laos 5-1 in Asian Cup 2027 qualifier match

MALAYSIA secured a commanding 5-1 victory over Laos in their Group F Asian Cup 2027 qualifier at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil. Laos surprisingly led 1-0 at half-time through a goal from Chanthavisay Khounthoumphone in the 19th minute. The...

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...

AFC Asian Cup 2027: Malaysia thrash Laos 5-1

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia had to sweat in the first half, but Harimau Malaya roared back from a goal down to thrash a sorry Laos side 5-1 in their AFC Asian Cup 2027 third-round qualifier at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Tuesday (Oct 14)....

2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers: Malaysia Storm Past Laos 5-1 To Stay Top Of Group F

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia produced a stunning second-half comeback to crush Laos 5-1 in their fourth Group F match of the 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil here tonight. The first half saw the...

Malaysia Beat Laos 5-1 In Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia beat Laos 5-1 in their Group F Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil here, tonight. Half-time: Malaysia 0-1 Laos Malaysia: Muhammad Faisal Abdul Halim (58th), Romel Morales...

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,...

Laos aim for improved result against Malaysia in Asian Cup qualifier

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 Korean coach acknowledged...

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...

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...

Laos coach urges players to stay focused on M'sia clash despite FIFA controversy

PETALING JAYA: Laos coach Ha Hyeok-jun has described FIFA’s recent sanctions against Malaysia as the result of a "double-edged sword" in using naturalised players. He urged his players to stay focused ahead of their upcoming AFC Asian Cup 2027...

Laos-China Railway Transported Over 15 Million Passengers Since Early 2025

The Laos-China Railway (LCR) transported 15.48 million passengers from January through 8 October this year, a 2.38 percent increase over the same period in 2024. Cross-border travel totaled nearly 200,000 passengers, up 3.17 percent year-on-year,...

Luang Namtha Sees Nine Percent Growth in Tourist Arrivals in First Nine Months of 2025

Laos’ northern Luang Namtha Province recorded a steady increase in tourism in 2025, welcoming 985,322 visitors from January to September, a 9 percent rise compared to the same period last year. According to the Provincial Department of Culture and...

Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam Boost Military Cooperation and Disaster Response

Cambodia’s Defence Minister General Tea Seiha is leading a high-level delegation to Vientiane this week. Photo from Tea Seiha/ Facebook PHNOM PENH – Cambodia’s Defence Minister General Tea Seiha is leading a high-level delegation to Vientiane this...

Journey of gratitude in Laos

Over the years, officers and staff of the Ha Tinh Provincial Military Command’s team in charge of search and collection of martyrs’ remains have overcome countless hardships to find, exhume, and bring home hundreds of remains for burial in their...

ADB Lowers Laos’ 2025 Growth Forecast to 3.7 Percent Amid Economic Challenges

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has lowered Laos’ 2025 GDP growth forecast from 3.9 percent to 3.7 percent, citing debt vulnerabilities, weak demand, and trade tensions. The ADB’s September report notes that despite resilience in key sectors,...

In pics: working women in Vientiane, Laos

Female teachers lead children to play games at a kindergarten in Vientiane, Laos, Oct. 13, 2025. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua) A woman prepares food at a stand in Vientiane, Laos, Oct. 12, 2025. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua) A woman...

Delegation from Jiangsu Province Visits and Works in the Lao PDR

KPL In response to an invitation from the Vientiane Capital Office, a delegation from Jiangsu Province, China, led by Mr. Chu Yonghong, Member of the Standing Committee and Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee of Jiangsu Province, paid a...