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Methanol Justice in Laos: Laos says it can’t determine blame or the cause of death in the 2024 Vang Vieng methanol poisoning that killed six foreign tourists, noting no autopsies were conducted, though it says “excessive levels of methanol” were found in vodka from the implicated distillery; Denmark and Australia have criticized the charges as too light. Arts & Pop Culture: Streaming news for fans—Mortal Kombat II is set to hit HBO Max on July 24 (with an ASL version available the same day), after a big theatrical run. Sports & Community: Thailand Week 2026 opened in Vientiane with a trade-and-investment exhibition and cultural entertainment, while Cambodia’s women’s team booked a semi-final with Laos in the AFF Women’s Cup. Online Culture: KATSEYE member Manon faces backlash over an Instagram highlight cover using Lao artwork tied to Luang Prabang’s That Luang Festival.

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Laos charges distillery owner over 6 tourists’ alcohol deaths

Laos charges distillery owner over 6 tourists’ alcohol deaths

Methanol deaths probe: Laos issues statement on link to 'tainted' drinks

Methanol deaths probe: Laos issues statement on link to 'tainted' drinks

Parents of teens killed by tainted liquor in Laos are angry at expected charges: ‘It’s like their lives didn’t even matter’

Parents of teens killed by tainted liquor in Laos are angry at expected charges: ‘It’s like their lives didn’t even matter’


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Jul. 17, 2026

Global Times: What Qingshan’ shift from an agricultural village to a model green community can offer Laos

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Jul. 15, 2026

Australia and MoES reaffirm long-term partnership to strengthen foundational learning in Lao PDR

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Jul. 14, 2026

Staff in the Spotlight: Machinist’s Mate First Class Skyler Lao

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May 28, 2026

Ministry of Education and Sports and Australia strengthen support to improve inclusive teaching and learning

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May 19, 2026

Ministry of Education and Sports and Australia launch Women In leadership Program

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May 13, 2026

Ministry of Education and Sports of Lao PDR and Australia invest in teaching and learning resources to strengthen climate resilience in primary education

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