Tourism Malaysia Engages Visitors at Thatluang Festival 2025 Opening Ceremony

Vientiane: The grand opening ceremony of the Thatluang Festival 2025 took place on November 1, 2025, in Vientiane. The event was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Kikeo Khaykhamphithoune, alongside diplomatic guests and government officials. According to Lao News Agency, the Tourism Malaysia booth was a significant attraction at the festival, drawing the attention of many … Read more

Economic and Fundraising Committee Ready for XII National Games in Vientiane

Vientiane: The Economic and Fundraising Committee, under the Finance Department of Vientiane Capital, has confirmed its full readiness to support the successful organization of the XII National Games, which will be hosted by Vientiane Capital from November 15, 2025. According to Lao News Agency, the committee has focused on systematically organizing and implementing all financial … Read more

Marcos Congratulates Xi as China Assumes 2026 APEC Chairmanship

Gyeongju: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. congratulated Chinese President Xi Jinping on China’s assumption of the 2026 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) chairmanship. This gesture comes amid ongoing maritime tensions between Manila and Beijing in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). According to Philippines News Agency, the two leaders met during the symbolic turnover ceremony of APEC’s … Read more

PH in Touch with US to Protect Rights of ICE-Held Filipinos

Washington: The Philippines is actively engaging with United States authorities to safeguard the rights of Filipinos detained by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) amid a heightened immigration crackdown by the Trump administration. According to Philippines News Agency, the Department of Foreign Affairs, through the Philippine Embassy and Consulates General in the US, is committed … Read more

US and Philippines Announce Task Force Philippines to Strengthen South China Sea Deterrence

Kuala lumpur: The United States and the Philippines have unveiled the creation of a task force to deter aggression and ‘reestablish deterrence’ in the South China Sea (SCS). US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the ‘Task Force Philippines’ alongside Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations … Read more