Laos
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- 2026-05-27 research_milestone Five villagers were rescued from a flooded cave in Laos after a 10-day ordeal, though two remain missing. source
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Carlsberg and Sapporo form Southeast Asia joint venture
Carlsberg and Sapporo Breweries have agreed to form a joint venture to expand their presence in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong. The new entity will combine Carlsberg's existing operations in Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Singa…
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Xi Jinping meets 20 world leaders, including Trump, amid rising global tensions
Chinese President Xi Jinping has engaged in diplomatic meetings with leaders from Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia, Bangladesh, and Belarus in June. He also undertook a significant visit to North Korea, marking his first trip th…
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ASEAN nations explore direct engagement with Myanmar amid shifting strategy
ASEAN foreign ministers are reportedly reconsidering their approach to Myanmar ahead of their July meeting in Manila. While formally committed to the five-point consensus, several member states are exploring more direct…
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Russia pushes energy ties to gain influence in Southeast Asia
Russia is positioning itself as a "third power" in Southeast Asia by leveraging energy cooperation, particularly nuclear technology and fossil fuel supplies. At the Asean-Russia Commemorative Summit, Vladimir Putin met …
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Russia courts Southeast Asia with energy deals amid geopolitical tensions · 2 sources tracked
Russia is positioning itself as a "third power" option for Southeast Asian nations seeking energy security, particularly concerning nuclear energy and fossil fuel supplies. This strategy was evident at the Asean-Russia …
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Iran War Exposes Southeast Asia's Energy Vulnerability, Tripling Import Costs
A report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) highlights Southeast Asia's significant energy vulnerability, exacerbated by the Iran war. The region's heavy reliance on oil and gas imports, particularly through the…
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Southeast Asia's green transition strategy benefits Chinese firms
Southeast Asian nations are pursuing an ambitious green transition strategy that involves integrating their power grids and increasing renewable energy trade. This initiative is creating significant opportunities for Ch…
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Five Villagers Rescued from Flooded Laos Cave; Two Still Missing
Five villagers have been rescued after being trapped for ten days in a flooded cave in central Laos. The men were found by an international team of specialist divers on a muddy ledge. While five individuals have been su…
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27 moon bears rescued from Laos bile farm in largest SE Asia raid
Conservationists, with support from the Laotian government, have successfully rescued 27 moon bears from a bile extraction facility in northern Laos. This operation is considered the largest of its kind in Southeast Asi…
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Laos cave rescue enters sixth day for 7 trapped villagers
Rescue efforts are underway in Laos to save seven gold-mining villagers trapped in a flooded cave for six days. Thai rescue teams have joined the mission, navigating extremely narrow and submerged tunnels with limited a…
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China-backed highway project aims to transform Laos into regional trade hub
Laos is developing a new China-backed highway aimed at transforming the landlocked nation into a regional trade hub. This initiative is part of China's broader strategy to enhance its economic influence and establish al…