The Philippines, through the Department of Finance (DOF), and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR), conducted the first round of negotiations for its Double Taxation Agreement (DTA). In a …
‘I knew she was going to die,’ says mother of lawyer killed in Laos poisoning after call from daughter’s friend
I knew she was going to die,’ says mother of lawyer killed in Laos poisoning after call from daughter’s friend – Simone White had brain surgery and blood transfusions but died nine days after falling …
Mother of British lawyer poisoned in Laos recalls ‘horrendous’ journey to her bedside
Landlocked Laos is one of south-east Asia’s poorest nations and a … From a daily news briefing to Homes & Property insights, plus lifestyle, going out, offers and more. For the best stories in your …
Laos government ‘saddened’ by suspected poisoning deaths and is investigating
The Laos government has said it is “profoundly saddened” and is investigating the deaths of six people from suspected methanol poisoning, including a British lawyer. Simone White, 28, from Orpington, …
China blames US policy on Taiwan for defence leaders not meeting
China’s defence ministry blamed the United States’ stance on Taiwan for its minister not meeting his U.S. counterpart during a gathering this week in Laos.
Australian tourists hospitalized after apparent severe alcohol poisoning in Laos party town
Two Australian tourists are being treated in Thailand for suspected severe alcohol poisoning after apparently consuming tainted drinks in neighboring Laos …
Foreign Office issues warning as Brit tourists involved in horror Laos backpacker poison plot
A spokesperson for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) confirmed officials are supporting Britons and their families following the suspected poisonings in Laos …
Too important to China to fail, SE Asia’s ‘battery’ Laos struggles to tame rampant inflation and pay back US$13b debt
Suffocating under a mountain of debt to China, communist Laos is struggling to tame rampant inflation, with food prices rising so sharply that a growing …
French Chamber of Commerce in Laos launched to strengthen business ties
The French business community in Laos recently celebrated a significant milestone with the official launch of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Laos (CCIFL) at the Residence of the French …
French Chamber of Commerce in Laos launched to strengthen business ties
The French business community in Laos recently celebrated a significant milestone with the official launch of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Laos (CCIFL) at the Residence of the French …