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WORLD4d agoFeature: Lively celebrations mark end of Buddhist Lent, boat racing festival in LaosVIENTIANE, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- In Laos, riverfronts come alive with glowing floating lights, bustling crowds and festive sounds as people gather to celebrate the end of Buddhist Lent and the boat racing festival, an occasion that brings together religious traditions, community spirit and vibrant festivities. The end of Buddhist Lent, which falls on Oct. 26 this year, begins with religious observances as people rthecambodianews · cambodia
WORLD4d agoFeature: Lively celebrations mark end of Buddhist Lent, boat racing festival in LaosVIENTIANE, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- In Laos, riverfronts come alive with glowing floating lights, bustling crowds and festive sounds as people gather to celebrate the end of Buddhist Lent and the boat racing festival, an occasion that brings together religious traditions, community spirit and vibrant festivities. The end of Buddhist Lent, which falls on Oct. 26 this year, begins with religious observances as people rcambodiantimes · cambodia
WORLDOct 24Son of billionaire Kenshin Oshima dies in Laos in mysterious circumstancesThe son of billionaire Kenshin Oshima has died in Laos under mysterious circumstances, which is a notable event due to the individual's prominence and the unusual nature of the death. This incident highlights a significant personal tragedy with potential wider implications.tokyoreporter.com · Japan
WORLDOct 15Laos private jet bust reveals how Mekong meth slips past bordersA private jet hired from Malaysia – seemingly destined for the Philippines – but stopped on the tarmac by Laos’ drug police who found suitcases stuffed with 512kg of crystal methamphetamine, has returned the spotlight to the unrelenting flow of narcotics from the Mekong’s drug laboratories. Cyberscams have dominated headlines and authorities’ attention across Southeast Asia for over a year as the leading criminal enterprise worth tens of billions of dollars annually. But methamphetamine – in its...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 7521kg of meth seized from Laos private jet bound for Manila, not Malaysia: policeThe 521kg (1,148lbs) of suspected methamphetamine seized by Laotian authorities from a private jet was not sourced from Malaysia, with the drugs believed to have originated in Laos and been destined for Manila, the Philippines. Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) director Hussein Omar Khan said police were informed by Laotian authorities on Tuesday that the cross-border smuggling attempt had been foiled at Luang Prabang International Airport last Thursday. Hussein said the...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 5Frenchwoman buys elephants from abusive owners in LaosOnce known as "The Land of a Million Elephants", only an estimated 800 elephants remain in Laos, as deforestation and exploitation push the species closer than ever to the brink of extinction. Despite the dwindling numbers, a Frenchwoman has made it her mission to give ageing elephants a new home, buying them from their abusive owners. Our France 2 colleagues report, with FRANCE 24's Andrew Hilliar.France 24 [en]
WORLDOct 2‘America is back’, AI ‘conspiracy’, China’s Laos deal: 7 global relations readsWe have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering global relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Trump condemns ‘sick conspiracy’ against AI, says he is only guardrail needed US President Donald Trump downplayed growing concerns about artificial intelligence, claiming America already has guardrails to regulate the industry and warning that casting doubt on development only benefits...South China Morning Post