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Laos footballer arrested in connection with alleged match-fixing for betting syndicate

Laos’ national football federation have referred Soukphachan Lueanthala, who is accused of helping a betting syndicate during the summer’s Asean Championship, to the country’s police

The Guardian - UK · 15h ago

China announces new overseas military ‘training’ base. Satellite images show something very different

Chinese-made Hongdu JL-8 jets seen stationed at China’s first full-fledged overseas airbase

The Independent UK · 16h ago

Satellite images show attack jets at Chinese military facility in Laos

New ‘support and training centre’ prompts concern in region but China says it is ‘not directed at any third party’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 7

Lao man sent by Trump to African country where he had no ties is finally released after more than a year

Phone Chomsavanh, who was born in Thailand and had lived in US since he was seven, will now be deported to Laos

The Independent UK · Oct 5

An immigrant deported by the US and held in an African prison for more than a year has been released

A Laos citizen deported by the United States to Eswatini in Africa under the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown has been released after spending more than a year in a maximum security prison

The Independent UK · Oct 4

China widens military footprint with Laos air base

China recently opened its first overseas air force base in Laos to enhance military training and influence. The base will train Laotian air force pilots and potentially house Chinese military assets. This move reflects China's ambition to expand its military presence beyond its borders. The facility could serve as a…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

Asian Games: Kumaresan bows out in sabre pre-quarterfinals; Indian women fencers exit

Kumaresan Padma faced a defeat in the pre-quarterfinals of the men's individual sabre event. He lost to Kazakhstan's Artyom Sarkissyan with a score of 11-15. In the round of 32, Padma had earlier defeated Laos' Quentin Saysana Geoffroy 15-8. Meanwhile, fellow Indian Karan Singh also lost in his match against…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Miss Universe says six Asian contestants cannot compete in 2026 pageant

Dispute between beauty pageant’s two ownership groups leaves contestants facing uncertainty

The Independent UK · Sep 21

US finalises levies on solar cell imports from India, Indonesia, Laos

The US Commerce Department has finalised anti-dumping and countervailing duties on solar cells and panels from India, Indonesia and Laos, citing unfair subsidies and harm to US manufacturers. Indian producers face a 123.04% anti-dumping margin and 126.09% countervailing duty. The USITC will make a final injury determination by October 14.

The Economic Times · Sep 12

Thailand, Japan or Australia? The travel destinations dividing Gen Z and Millennials

New research reveals a clear generational divide in travel, with Gen Z favouring affordable, trending destinations such as Thailand, Cambodia and Laos, while Millennials are opting for Australia, Japan and Greece.

Euronews · Aug 27