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Japan Boosts Road Repair Efforts in Laos with New Equipment Handover

Laos, like many developing nations, faces challenges in maintaining its road networks, which are crucial for transportation and connectivity. Recognizing the importance of well-maintained...

Highway Collapse in Southern China Kills at Least 36 People

BEIJING (AP) — A section of a highway collapsed after heavy rains in southern China, sending cars tumbling down a slope and leaving at least...

Laos Celebrates 14th Field Epidemiology Training Graduating Class

The Lao Plaza Hotel hosted the commencement ceremony for the eighth batch of graduates from the 14th Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) on 26...

Indonesians Leave Homes Near Erupting Volcano, Airport Closes Due to Ash Danger

MANADO, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian authorities closed an airport, and residents left homes near an erupting volcano on Thursday due to the dangers of...

What to Know about the Real Estate Tycoon Sentenced to Death in Vietnam’s Largest Fraud Case

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — A Vietnamese real estate tycoon was sentenced to death Thursday in the country’s biggest ever financial fraud case, a shocking development in...

Cambodia’s Relocation of People From UNESCO Site Raises Concerns

RUN TA EK, Cambodia (AP) — It’s been more than a year since Yem Srey Pin moved with her family from the village where...

Lao-Luxembourg Health and Nutrition Program Charts Path Forward, Endorses Extension of Activities

In a strategic move to bolster healthcare initiatives, the Lao-Luxembourg Health and Nutrition Program held its second Steering Committee Meeting, which reviewed 2023 accomplishments,...

Sustained Inflation in Laos Forces Shift in Employment Patterns, Hits Low-Income Families Hardest: World Bank Reveals

Laos is grappling with significant shifts in its job market and socio-economic landscape as a result of prolonged inflation, as per the latest findings...

People Jump Into the Sea to Escape Raging Ferry Fire in Gulf of Thailand. All 108 on Board Are Safe

BANGKOK (AP) — Panicked passengers jumped into the sea to escape a raging ferry fire in the Gulf of Thailand early Thursday, and all...

Labor Ministry Calls for Lao Nationals to Apply for Jobs in Laos

Laos is grappling with a severe labor shortage crisis as youths increasingly seek higher wages through employment opportunities abroad. In an effort to retain...

Airports of Thailand Implements Passenger Service Charge Increase, Efficiency Boost

The Airports of Thailand (AOT) announced an increase in its passenger service charge (PSC) effective 1 April. For international passengers, the charge rose from...

Gmail Revolutionized Email 20 Years Ago, People Thought It Was April Fool’s Day Joke

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin loved pulling pranks, so much so they began rolling outlandish ideas every April...

International Day for Mine Awareness: United States Renews Commitment to Laos, Removes UXO as a Barrier to Development

Op-Ed by Heather Variava, Ambassador of the United States of America to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in...

Melting Polar Ice Is Changing the Earth’s Rotation and Affecting How We Measure Time: Study

By Leah Sarnoff, ABC News How much can change in a second? The impact of climate change has been felt across the globe in rising temperatures and rising sea levels — but...