Backpacker hotspot Vang Vieng is in the spotlight following six deaths blamed on tainted alcohol.
Australia presses Laotian authorities for a full and transparent probe after the deaths of two 19-year-old backpackers.
Al Jazeera looks back at the most devastating period in Laos’s history, when the US waged a years-long ‘Secret War’.
Top US diplomat says Beijing has ‘injured people’ and ‘harmed vessels’ of rival nations in the disputed waters.
UN’s children’s agency says there’s an urgent need for access to clean water, sanitation as Red Cross mobilises relief.
US Secretary of State Blinken, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang are seeking to expand their countries’ influence in region.
Once a royal city in ancient Laos, Luang Prabang is home to Buddhist temples nestled in a valley on the Mekong River.
With Laos as chair, the 10 members of ASEAN appear to be becoming more accommodative of reviled military regime.
Laos, which is chairing group this year, stresses need for engagement as thousands killed in three years of violence.
From the continuing crisis in Myanmar to the US’s expanding military ties, these are Al Jazeera’s highlights.
Scot Marciel says Washington should focus on engaging with the region rather than trying to counter Chinese influence.
Front-line workers say methamphetamine pills are being sold for as little as $0.25 each.
The exercise focused on humanitarian relief as the regional grouping makes tentative steps towards military cooperation.
Restaurants should have closed and analysts say they suspect their only purpose is to ‘launder money’.
