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2024 ASEAN Media Partners Cooperation Week Opens in Guilin
11/9/2024 2:23:10 PM
The ASEAN Media Partners Cooperation Week, the fourth of its kind, opened on November 8 in Guilin, Guangxi, China, under the theme “New Quality Coexistence Civilization.”
Laos Hosts 9th ASEAN Traditional Textile Symposium
11/4/2024 6:57:08 PM
The Lao PDR is hosting the 9th ASEAN Traditional Textile Symposium under the theme “Weaving a Stronger ASEAN Community through Cultural Heritage and Textiles” from November 4-6, 2024, in Vientiane.
Malaysia to boost regional economic integration as ASEAN Chair
10/30/2024 12:04:07 PM
(KPL/VNA) As ASEAN Chair in 2025, Malaysia aims to boost regional economic integration, with a focus on free trade in goods, services, and investment, according to the country’s Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Zafrul Tengku Abdul.
ASEAN Culture and Arts Ministers Gather in Malaysia for 11th AMCA Meeting
10/29/2024 3:13:41 PM
(KPL) The Eleventh ASEAN Ministers Responsible for Culture and Arts (AMCA) Meeting, along with AMCA Meetings with Dialogue Partners, including ASEAN Plus Three (China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea), took place from October 21-26 in Melaka, Malaysia. Timor-Leste attended as an observer.
Laos and Cambodia Strengthen Legislative Cooperation
10/24/2024 11:44:31 AM
On October 23, Lao National Assembly President Xaysomphone Phomvihane met with Cambodian National Assembly President Khuon Sudary in Vientiane during the 45th ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) General Assembly.
Malaysia should focus on people-centric measures, intra-ASEAN trade: experts
10/24/2024 11:32:34 AM
(KPL/VNA) As Malaysia assumes the ASEAN chairmanship in 2025, it should focus on implementing more people-centric measures and enhancing intra-ASEAN trade, said experts.
Malaysia to prioritise ASEAN connectivity, inclusiveness as AIPA Chair
10/23/2024 2:09:03 PM
(KPL/VNA) Malaysia’s presidency of ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) next year will prioritise enhancing ASEAN connectivity by expanding both physical and digital infrastructure to boost trade, investment and people movement, said Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul.
45th AIPA General Assembly Concludes in Vientiane with Focus on Integration and Social Issues
10/22/2024 11:30:40 AM
The 45th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) concluded on October 21 in Vientiane, Laos, with a focus on promoting integration and addressing social issues across the ASEAN region.
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Laos is a beautiful country and enriches with an ancient history and cultural heritage, a home to many ancient temples, beautiful waterfalls, and abundant forests. Laos consists of different ethnic groups with their own unique culture and customs.
About ASEAN
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand, with the signing of the ASEAN Declaration (Bangkok Declaration) by the Founding Fathers of ASEAN: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. Brunei Darussalam joined ASEAN on 7 January 1984, followed by Viet Nam on 28 July 1995, Lao PDR and Myanmar on 23 July 1997, and Cambodia on 30 April 1999, making up what is today the ten Member States of ASEAN.