Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed optimism about collaborating with China as it prepares to take on the chairmanship of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in 2026. In a brief encounter with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the
Kuala lumpur: The Philippines is actively pursuing a closer defense partnership with Timor-Leste, coinciding with the latter’s formal integration into the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). This development was highlighted during a bilateral meeting between Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto
Kuala lumpur: The 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and related summits wrapped up in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim of Malaysia, serving as the chair of ASEAN 2025, highlighted the importance of ASEAN centrality
Vientiane: Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone welcomed Mr. Sokoln Vladimir, President of the Russia-Laos Friendship Association, and his delegation on their working visit to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. According to Lao News Agency, during the meeting, Prime Minister Sonexay expressed
Kuala lumpur: On October 27, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR, Mr. Thongsavanh Phomvihane, held a bilateral meeting with his Vietnamese counterpart, Mr. Le Hoai Trung, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam. The meeting took place on the
Saravane: On October 29, 2025, Mr. Daovong Phonekeo, Member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the Party Executive Committee of Saravane Province, and his delegation warmly welcomed Mr. Nguyen Dinh Vinh, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee
