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China-Laos Railway sparking growth in Laos

VIENTIANE, June 21 (Xinhua) -- The China-Laos Railway symbolizes Laos' aspirations to modernize its infrastructure and integrate with regional economies, holding the potential to improve socio-economic conditions and spark growth across the country, benefiting all levels of society.

"Since the construction of the China-Laos Railway began, Laos has experienced rapid development, with improved travel, infrastructur

After call with Cambodia leader made public, Thai PM set to defuse tensions with Army commander

Bangkok [Thailand],June 20 (ANI): Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is set to visit on Friday a senior army official whom she called an 'opponent' in a leaked phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen that sparked a political uproar with demands for her resignation.

Paetongtarn is set to visit Chong Bok, an area in the north-east Thailand, to mend fences with the Second Army Region Commander Lt

Roundup: China-South Asia Expo provides new opportunities to bolster trade and cooperation

KUNMING, June 20 (Xinhua) -- Senior officials from multiple countries attending the opening ceremony of the 9th China-South Asia Expo on Thursday highly praised the event for providing new opportunities to boost trade and regional cooperation.

The expo in the southwestern Chinese city of Kunming has drawn representatives from over 70 countries, regions and international organizations, as well as over 2,500 enterp

India has redefined its defence capabilities with emphasis on self-reliance

New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI): India has emerged as a formidable global leader over the past 11 years, driven by bold initiatives that fuse ambition with action, with the country making significant strides in indigenizing its defence sector, with defence exports witnessing a multifold increase over the past 11 years.

India achieved its highest-ever defence production in Financial Year 2023-24, with the total v

CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-SOLIDARITY MARCH

(250618) -- PHNOM PENH, June 18, 2025 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 18, 2025 shows people attending a "Solidarity March" in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Tens of thousands of Cambodians joined the march here on Wednesday as border tensions with Thailand mounted. (Photo by Kimlong Meng/Xinhua)

Southeast Asian nations look to hedge their way out of troubled waters in the South China Sea

The South China Sea has long been a bubbling geopolitical hot spot. Recently, a series of moves by the various nations claiming a stake in the waters has stirred up yet more trouble.

Malaysia has of late reaffirmed its commitment to (SP)BRUNEI-BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN-KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

(250617) -- BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, June 17, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Athletes compete during the 12th Southeast Asian Karate Federation Championship in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, June 17, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Meng)

THAILAND-CHANTHABURI-CAMBODIA-BORDER

(250617) -- CHANTHABURI, June 17, 2025 (Xinhua) -- The Cambodian side is pictured from Ban Pakkad border checkpoint in Khlong Yai district, Chanthaburi province, Thailand, June 16, 2025. Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said Monday that Thailand has not closed its border with Cambodia but only taken some border control measures based on the evolving situation and security requirements, while stressing that Th

India's textile sector competitiveness may gain edge as Vietnam fights rising labour costs, Bangladesh grapples with political instability: Report

New Delhi [India], June 17 (ANI): India's textile sector may gain a competitive edge in the global market due to rising labour costs in Vietnam and ongoing political instability in Bangladesh, two of its key export rivals, according to a report by Systematix Research.

The report, however, highlighted that the near-term outlook for the sector remains challenging. Tariff-related uncertainties may force exporters to

Cambodian, Thai officials conclude talks over border issues

PHNOM PENH/BANGKOK, June 16 (Xinhua) -- Cambodian and Thai officials on Sunday concluded their "open and positive" negotiations over border issues, said press releases from both countries.

The two-day Cambodia-Thailand Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) was convened in Phnom Penh and co-chaired by Lam Chea, Cambodian minister in charge of the State Secretariat of Border Affairs and chairman of Cambodia's JBC, and Th

Daily World Briefing, June 16

Iran launches new aerial attack on Israel, injures 2

Iran launched a fresh aerial attack on Israel on Sunday night, injuring at least two people and igniting fires, Israeli authorities said.

The attack came shortly after Israel announced its warplanes had begun a new wave of airstrikes in western Iran, targeting missile launchers.

Air warning sirens were activated in multiple areas across northern, so

CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-THAILAND-JOINT BOUNDARY COMMISSION MEETING-CONCLUSION

(250615) -- PHNOM PENH, June 15, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Lam Chea (front, R), Cambodian minister in charge of the State Secretariat of Border Affairs and chairman of Cambodia's Joint Boundary Commission (JBC), shakes hands with Thai Foreign Ministry advisor Prasas Prasasvinitchai (front, L), who is chairman of Thailand's JBC, during the signing ceremony of the agreed minutes of a Cambodia-Thailand JBC meeting in Phnom Penh, C

VIETNAM-CENTRAL REGION-TYPHOON-WUTIP

(250615) -- HANOI, June 15, 2025 (Xinhua) -- People wade through flood water in Hue city, central Vietnam, June 13, 2025. At least six people were killed and another remains missing in central Vietnam due to torrential rains and flooding triggered by Typhoon Wutip, the Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority said Sunday. (VNA via Xinhua)

Vietnam becomes BRICS' tenth partner country

Hanoi "stands out as a relevant actor in Asia," Brazil's foreign ministry has said

Vietnam has joined BRICS as its tenth partner country, marking a significant step in the bloc's expansion, Brazil's foreign ministry announced on Saturday.

BRICS was established in 2009 by Brazil, Russia, India, and China, with S

What is Fte de La Musique, Frances annual solstice celebration

When the Summer Solstice arrives on Saturday, millions of people across France will attend the impromptu street concerts of Fte de La Musique hosted by restaurants, bars, museums and even libraries a French summer tradition for more than 40 years now.

The Summer Solstice of June 21 the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere also heralds Frances belovedmusicfestival, the Fte de la Musique, which is mar