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Laos and Vietnam have reinforced their defence relationship through high-level military talks in Vientiane, with both nations pledging to strengthen cooperation in political education, border management, and personnel training.
Laos has deported 32 Thai nationals after a large-scale raid on the ST Vegas complex in Vientiane, part of an intensifying crackdown against transnational online fraud and gambling operations.
Laotian authorities have charged a distillery owner with selling harmful food and operating an illegal business following the deaths of six foreign tourists from methanol poisoning at a Vang Vieng hostel, but families and governments say the charges are inadequate.
Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing has concluded a three-day state visit to Laos, during which the two nations signed fresh bilateral agreements and pledged to expand cooperation across defence, trade, investment and tourism.