Laos

Illegal guns are pervasive in Laos, despite measures to control them

Wealthy Laotians purchase smuggled firearms, an official says.

China to prosecute rights lawyer arrested in Laos

Lu Siwei was arrested en route to join family in the US. His case has been transferred to a court.

Foreign journalists at ASEAN find Lao restrictions frustrating

Reporters complain of being confined to media center, press releases 'bland.'

Biden misses regional summits for second straight year

The president’s repeated absence raises questions about US commitment towards Southeast Asia.

Thai police cut internet cable across the Mekong that served Lao scam centers

The network of cables found under a bridge were used to target Thais with fake calls and messages.

Malaysia’s Anwar calls for a united ASEAN amid rising ‘global tensions’

The prime minister says divisions among members of the Southeast Asian bloc run the risk of being exploited.