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Laos has deported 32 Thai nationals after a major raid on the ST Vegas complex in Vientiane, part of a broader regional crackdown on transnational cybercrime networks operating across Southeast Asia.
Malaysia's interim football coach Tan Cheng Hoe has cautioned his players against overconfidence ahead of tomorrow's ASEAN Cup 2026 Group B fixture against Laos, emphasizing that the young opponent remains dangerous despite a heavy defeat to Thailand.
Laotian authorities have indicted the owner of Tiger Vodka distillery and staff at Nana Backpackers Hostel following the deaths of six foreign tourists in Vangvieng last year, though legal complications limit charges.
Laos and Russia have reaffirmed their strategic partnership during talks at the Russia-ASEAN Summit in Kazan, with both nations agreeing to expand cooperation in energy, trade, and education.