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Australia, Laos top diplomats discuss tainted alcohol deaths

Sydney - Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong urged Laos to conduct a transparent investigation into the methanol poisoning deaths of two Australian tourists, during a July 21 meeting with her counterpart held in Manila. The Australians, Holly Bowles …

Source: The Straits Times - Pro-Government
Published on Jul 21, 2026

‘Families deserve justice’: Wong presses Laos minister on Aussie teen deaths

‘Families deserve justice’: Wong presses Laos minister on Aussie teen deaths Foreign Minister Penny Wong has met her Laos counterpart on the sidelines of an ASEAN meeting in Manila, expressing frustration over the investigation into the methanol poisoning …

Source: The Geelong Advertiser - Center-right
Published on Jul 21, 2026

Laos Warns Public, Businesses Not to Engage with Scam, Gambling Networks

Laos has warned businesses and the public not to assist online scam or gambling networks, as authorities expand their nationwide crackdown on cybercrime and transnational criminal groups. A new order issued by the Ministry of Public Security on 15 July …

Source: The Laotian Times - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 21, 2026

Russia, Laos hail ‘high level’ ties (VIDEOS)

- Advertisement - Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has met his Laotian counterpart Thongsavanh Phomvihane at the ASEAN summit in the Philippines Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Laotian counterpart, Thongsavanh Phomvihane, hailed the “high …

Source: The Press United - Pending
Published on Jul 21, 2026

Lavrov highly praises Russia-Laos relations at meeting with counterpart

MANILA/Philippines/July 21. /TASS/. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov highly praised the relations between Moscow and Vientiane and noted the regular nature of bilateral contacts during his meeting with his Lao counterpart Thongsavanh …

Source: TASS - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Jul 21, 2026

Laos methanol poisoning charges 'slap in face' for families

Source: BBC - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jul 21, 2026

Laos Requires Approval for Home EV Chargers, Tightens Rules on Charging Stations

Residents across Laos will now need government approval before installing electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment at home, under new regulations aimed at improving safety. A notice issued by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport on 17 July requires …

Source: The Laotian Times - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 21, 2026

Minister presses Laos over backpacker poisoning deaths

Source: The West Australian - Center-right
Published on Jul 21, 2026

Holly Morton-Bowles and Bianca Jones: Foreign Minister Penny Wong presses Laos over backpacker methanol poisoning deaths

Australia’s foreign minister has met with her Lao counterpart to demand answers over the deaths of two teenagers who were holidaying in the country. Two 19-year-old Australians, Holly Morton-Bowles and Bianca Jones, died after what was believed to have …

Source: Seven News - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 21, 2026

Minister presses Laos over backpacker poisoning deaths

Holly Morton-Bowles and Bianca Jones died from methanol poisoning after holidaying in Laos. Photo: HANDOUT/7NEWS Australia's foreign minister has met with her Lao counterpart to demand answers over the deaths of two teenagers who were holidaying in …

Source: Port Macquarie News - Neutral