Lao Government Suspends Mining Company Over River Pollution in Vang Vieng
By Phoudasack Vongsay The Laotian Times Mon, July 27, 2026 A picture of muddy stream in Longchaeng district, Xaysomboun province, which flows into and pollutes the Nam Song river in […]
Laos Turns to Public-Private Partnership to Tighten Product Quality Controls
By Laotian Times Mon, July 27, 2026 Laos launches state-backed company to strengthen product quality checks. VIENTIANE – Laos has launched a new state-backed company to inspect and certify the […]
How Counterfeiting Threatens Cambodia’s Homegrown Brands
By Rin Ousa Cambodianess Fri, July 24, 2026 The owner of LSV Industry Co., Ltd., Nut Samphois, distinguishes between genuine and counterfeit “Empress” product samples for the audience. Photo: screenshot […]
Myanmar Discovers Promising Offshore Gas Reserves Estimated at 106 Trillion Cubic Feet
Eleven Myanmar Mon, June `5, 2026 Myanmar has discovered promising natural gas reserves in offshore areas of the Ayeyarwady and Tanintharyi regions, with the two blocks estimated to contain up […]
Cambodia – May sees $570M of investment approved; 26K jobs promised
Chhorn Norn The Phnom Penh Post Fri, June 12, 2026 A total of 37 investment projects were registered in Cambodia in May 2026, representing approximately $570 million in investment capital […]
Yangon’s bustling 19th Street night market reopens
Eleven Myanmar Thu, June 11, 2026 Yangon’s popular 19th Street Night Market reopened on the evening of June 9, drawing visitors back to one of the city’s best-known nightlife destinations.
Bean counters: Demand sees surge in coffee production
Chhorn Norn The Phnom Penh Post Sat June 6, 2026 An aerial view of coffee plantations in Busra Commune, Mondulkiri Province, where a domestic investor purchased close to $700,000 of […]
Migrants seen as key to development as Cambodia weighs labour policy reform
Nngo Check Tay and Raksmey Hong The Phnom Penh Post Fri, May 29, 2026 Cambodian labour officials, international organisations and South Korean partners have renewed calls for stronger protections and […]
Thailand urges rapid conclusion to EU trade talks
by Thai PBS World May 20, 2026 The Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) has urged Thailand to fast-track its Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations with the European Union, warning […]
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