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Can Tho City, Vietnam, outlines its 2030 development blueprint, aiming to become a national growth engine and lead regio
Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) – Following the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) which charted the course for the country's new stage of development, Le Quang Tung, Secretary of the Can Tho City Party C
Laos' foreign trade volume will steadily increase in 2025, with its export structure continuing to diversify.
Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) reports that Laos' total foreign trade volume is projected to exceed US$19.2 billion in 2025. While a small trade deficit will occur after excluding electricity exports, overall growth will be steady. Over
Thailand hosts annual consultation meeting between representatives of the Human Rights Commission to ASEAN and civil soc
Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – On January 20, 2026, the annual consultation meeting between the Thai representative to the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) and civil society was held at the Phyathai Eastin Hot
Cambodia raises investment threshold for citizenship to US$1 million.
Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – The Cambodian government recently officially promulgated the implementing regulations of the Nationality Law, further standardizing the procedures and thresholds for foreigners applying for citizenship th
Vietnam Airlines expects to operate more than 1,300 night flights during the Lunar New Year period.
Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – To meet the surge in travel demand during the 2026 Lunar New Year (Year of the Horse), Vietnam Airlines (VNA) plans to operate over 1,300 night flights, providing nearly 300,000 seats, from February 1st t
Four men in Phnom Penh, impersonating police officers, stopped cars and were arrested after mistakenly stopping the depu
Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – A bizarre incident recently occurred in Por Sen Chey district, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Four men impersonating police officers illegally stopped vehicles on the street, mistakenly stopping the deputy chief o
A car-train collision in Indonesia has killed nine people.
Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – A train collided with a car in Tebing Tinggi, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on the 21st. Indonesian Railways confirmed on the 22nd that the accident had resulted in nine deaths.
Vietnam's tourism industry continues to heat up, with a new tourist record expected in 2025 and a promising start to 20
Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – Vietnam's tourism industry has achieved remarkable results recently, receiving nearly 21.2 million international tourists and 137 million domestic tourists in 2025, setting a new historical record. Enter
Myanmar's armed forces have fully recaptured the Thabeichin-Mogok transportation route, restoring normal passage and tr
Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) reported on January 19 that the Myanmar Armed Forces have fully recaptured the Thabai Chin-Mogok transportation route, which had previously been controlled by the so-called "People's Defense Army" (PDF)
The United Nations has officially recommended that Laos be removed from the list of least developed countries by 2026.
Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – According to the latest UN assessment, Laos has been officially recommended to leave the list of least developed countries (LDCs) by 2026, joining Bangladesh and Nepal as one of the three candidate countr
Bangkok wins TripAdvisor 2026 Travelers' Choice Award, ranking among the world's best food destinations.
Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to announce that Bangkok has won an award in the recently announced TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice Awards 2026 Best Food Destinations. This result not o
Political parties and international organizations from many countries congratulated the 14th National Congress of the Co
Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) – On the occasion of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (which opened on January 20), numerous international political parties, organizations, and friends sent congratulatory
The 10th ASEAN Working Group Meeting on Drug Control in Ports was held in Naypyidaw, Myanmar.
Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) – The 10th ASEAN Working Group Meeting on Narcotics Control in Seaports, hosted by Myanmar, was held online yesterday in the conference room of the former director's office of the Narcotics Control De
The Director-General of the Department of International Organizations met with the newly appointed UNICEF Representative
Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com), January 19, 2026 – On that day, Ms. Pinsuda Jayanama, Director-General of the Department for International Organizations, met with Mr. Ken Legins, the newly appointed Representative of UNICEF (hereina
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet personally chaired the meeting to deploy a comprehensive crackdown on online fraud.
Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com), January 21st – On the morning of January 21st, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet personally chaired a meeting of the National Committee for Combating Cyber Fraud, focusing on reviewing recent law e
Thailand's Foreign Minister attends the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, calling for global cooperation to combat fo
Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) – On January 20, 2026, His Excellency Sihasak Puangkchok, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, attended the 2026 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, and participated in a hig
A shooting in Champasak province, Laos, has left three people dead; the perpetrator has committed suicide.
Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – A shooting incident occurred yesterday in Housuo village, Pathumphon district, Champasak province, Laos, resulting in three deaths.
The Lao Women's Union and the Asia Foundation launched a new project to strengthen women's leadership in peace and sec
Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – The Lao Women's Union (LWU) and the Asia Foundation (TAF) recently reaffirmed their long-term partnership and officially launched a key project aimed at strengthening women's leadership in peace and sec
Vietnam's Nghe An province successfully destroyed a 250-kilogram war remnant bomb.
Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) – The military command of Kim Lien commune, Nghe An province, Vietnam, in conjunction with the provincial military command's engineering forces, recently successfully detonated and destroyed a 250-kil
The 21st Myanmar People's Army Service Training Camp officially commenced, strengthening citizens' military service re
Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – Yesterday, the opening ceremony of the 21st People's Army Service Training was held simultaneously at various military command posts. Commanders of each training camp delivered opening speeches, clarifyi
Cambodia officially launched the "Informal Economy Skills Voucher" national project to help improve workforce skills a
Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – On January 19th, the Cambodian government held a grand launch ceremony at the Sokha Hotel in Phnom Penh to officially launch the "Skills Voucher" national project. This project, with its core innovative
On the occasion of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Hanoi Party Secretary Nguyen Duy Ngoc g
Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) – On January 20, 2026, the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam officially opened at the National Convention Center in Hanoi, the capital city. This congress is considered a signifi
With the Lunar New Year of 2026 (Year of the Horse) approaching, Ho Chi Minh City's cultural and tourism market continu
Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) With only about a month left until the Lunar New Year of 2026 (Year of the Horse), Ho Chi Minh City's Lunar New Year tourism products and services are experiencing strong supply and demand, with touri
The fusion of Chinese and Thai cultures paints a unique picture of Thailand's charm, from the everyday life of its stre
Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – The smoke from woks and the incense from temples together etch the profound influence of Chinese tradition on Thai culture and cuisine. From Bangkok's historic districts to classic trading towns, shared
Laos held a national literary competition awards ceremony to celebrate three historic anniversaries.
Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – Last week, a national literary competition awards ceremony was held in Vientiane, Laos. The event was hosted by Ms. Sounsavan Viyakhat, Minister of Culture and Tourism of Laos, and attended by representat
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