The Lao Government has opened a donation channel for all those looking to contribute financially to the fight against the outbreak of COVID-19.
‘Hidden Hands’ Cave Opens as New Tourism Site in Khammouane

On 8 June, authorities in Khammouane Province have officially opened Hidden Hands Cave (Tham Pha Mue) to visitors, marking the launch of a new heritage tourism destination expected to strengthen cultural tourism and raise the province’s international profile.
The opening follows several years of archaeological research conducted by Lao and international experts. At a scientific symposium held at the French Institute in Vientiane on 5 June, Professor Olivia Rivero Vila, Director of the Prehistoric Technology Laboratory (LabTC), presented findings from studies carried out between 2024 and 2026.
Researchers documented more than 280 prehistoric rock-art images at the cave, including hand stencils, human figures, animals, and geometric symbols, making it one of the most significant rock-art sites identified in Laos.
The findings have helped establish the cave’s heritage value and contributed to efforts to develop the site as a protected cultural destination with tourism potential.
Researchers and officials emphasized that conservation will remain a priority as visitor access expands. While much of the artwork has remained relatively well preserved due to limited human disturbance, experts have called for continued protection measures to safeguard the fragile rock surfaces for future generations.
Provincial officials said Hidden Hands Cave will contributed into Khammouane’s tourism network alongside attractions such as Kong Lor-Natan Cave and “The Loop.”
They said the project supports sustainable tourism and geopark development efforts while creating new opportunities for local communities and helping diversify the province’s tourism sector beyond traditional nature-based attractions.
Red Bull Malaysia Announces Red Bull Next Generation To Discover And Support The Next Generation Of Athletes
- Red Bull Malaysia announces Red Bull Next Generation, a new athlete development platform focused on emerging talent across Southeast Asia
- Applications open for Malaysian athletes aged 18–25 across all sports and disciplines
- Selected athletes will receive support including mentorship, workshops, media visibility and tailored development opportunities
- The programme focuses on identifying athletes before mainstream recognition, spotlighting the journey behind progression and performance
- Red Bull Next Generation forms part of a long-term commitment to supporting the future of youth sport and athlete storytelling in the region

“We want this programme to become more than an athlete initiative. We want it to become a platform that inspires ambition, progression and belief across the region.”
Selection goes beyond results and influences – athletes are evaluated based on mindset, potential, level of support and commitment to their sport. The Red Bull Next Generation programme combines performance support, expert guidance and athlete storytelling, helping selected athletes develop both competitively and personally. Athletes chosen for the programme will receive tailored support that includes workshops, mentorship, media training, financial assistance and content visibility across Red Bull channels.
Adelene Tay, Head of Marketing, TCP Red Bull Malaysia, shared, “Red Bull Malaysia has always been committed to energising the local sporting community, from supporting grassroots motorsports talent to providing platforms that inspire ambition, growth, and belief among the next generation of Malaysian athletes.”
“With Malaysia being one of the first markets to lead Red Bull Next Generation, we see this as an important opportunity to shine a spotlight on promising athletes and provide them with greater visibility and opportunities. At Red Bull Malaysia, we remain committed to building a stronger sporting community for the future, and we are excited to play a role in helping more Malaysian athletes realise their potential.”
The programme will also include guidance from Martin Pfeifenberger, a Performance Expert specialising in athlete training, recovery and human performance. With more than 20 years of experience, Martin has worked with elite athletes across over 100 sports disciplines, ranging from Formula 1 drivers and Olympic champions to top-performing teams in football, triathlon, and endurance sports.
“Across Southeast Asia, there are young athletes putting in the work every day, often before anyone is paying attention,” said Sigurd Meiche, Program Director for Red Bull Next Generation, who has extensive experience developing athlete-focused sports initiatives globally.
“Some athletes may already be competing at a high level, while others are building momentum within their local scenes, communities or cities. What matters to us is not whether someone is already famous or fully professional, it is their mindset, ambition and commitment to progressing in their sport,” he said.
“Red Bull Next Generation is about finding those athletes early, supporting them at the moment it matters most, and helping them unlock what’s possible both in sport and beyond it.”
Unlike many traditional, one-size-fits-all athlete programmes, Red Bull Next Generation is intentionally designed to be inclusive across all sports and disciplines, including esports, and welcomes both individual and team athletes. Whether competing nationally, building recognition within a city or hometown, or becoming influential figures within local sports communities, the programme is focused on identifying athletes with the ambition and potential to progress.
Centred around the belief that the next generation of athletes already exists, they just have not been seen yet, Red Bull Next Generation aims to spotlight the training, progression, setbacks and breakthroughs that happen long before mainstream recognition.
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Energising Malaysians since 1993, Red Bull Malaysia is the No.1 energy drink brand in the nation, fuelling individuals of all lifestyles to live their purpose through a range of effective and delicious energy drinks. A firm believer in the special combination of “Energy” and “Passion”, the brand aims to give drinkers a boost they need to overcome everything and anything.
About TCP Group
TCP Group is a leading beverage and food company in Thailand and the owner of the world’s most iconic energy drink brand “Red Bull” with the Yoovidhya family. Also known as the “House of Great Brands,” the company has a diverse product portfolio and is active in 15 markets in Asia, employing more than 5,000 people globally. In Thailand, the company also enjoys success from its distribution, OEM, vending machine business and market activation service.
Harbour BioMed Announces NMPA Acceptance of IND Application for HBM7004 for the Treatment of Advanced Solid Tumors
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., ROTTERDAM, Netherlands and SHANGHAI, June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Harbour BioMed (the “Company”; HKEX: 02142), a global biopharmaceutical company committed to the discovery and development of novel antibody therapeutics in immunology, oncology and other disease areas, today announced that the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of China has accepted the Investigational New Drug (IND) application for HBM7004 for the treatment of advanced solid tumors.
HBM7004 is a novel B7H4xCD3 bispecific antibody developed using the Company’s HBICE® platform. This bispecific antibody is designed to provide a differentiated approach to cancer immunotherapy with the potential to enhance both efficacy and safety. The development of HBM7004 further demonstrated the HBICE® platform’s versatility and plug-and-play advantages. In preclinical studies, HBM7004 demonstrated an intratumor B7H4-dependent T cell activation manner. In multiple animal models, HBM7004 showed strong anti-tumor efficacy, remarkable in vivo stability, and reduced systemic toxicity. Additionally, in preclinical models, HBM7004 exhibited a strong synergistic effect when combined with a B7H4x4-1BB bispecific antibody at a low effector-to-target cell ratio, indicating an encouraging therapeutic window.
“Following the recent FDA IND clearance for HBM7004, we are pleased that the NMPA has accepted the IND application for HBM7004 for the treatment of advanced solid tumors,” said Dr. Jingsong Wang, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Harbour BioMed. “HBM7004 exemplifies our strategy of leveraging our proprietary technology platforms to develop differentiated next-generation immunotherapies that address significant unmet medical needs in oncology. Supported by encouraging preclinical data, we look forward to working closely with regulatory authorities and advancing this program toward clinical evaluation in China.”
About Harbour BioMed
Harbour BioMed (HKEX: 02142) is a global biopharmaceutical company committed to the discovery and development of novel antibody therapeutics in immunology, oncology and other areas. The Company is building a robust portfolio and differentiated pipeline through internal R&D capability, strategic global collaborations in co-discovery and co-development, and selective acquisitions.
Our proprietary antibody technology platform, Harbour Mice®, generates fully human monoclonal antibodies in both the conventional two heavy and two light chain (H2L2) format and the heavy chain-only (HCAb) format. Building upon HCAb antibodies, the HCAb-based immune cell engagers (HBICE®) bispecific antibody technology enables tumor-killing effects that traditional combination therapies cannot achieve. The HCAb-based Antibody Plus technology (HCAb PLUSTM) provides comprehensive modality solutions for the development of innovative multi-specific medicines in different disease areas. Additionally, building upon the Harbour Mice® platform, Harbour BioMed launched its first fully human Generative AI HCAb Model powered by its Hu-mAtrIxTM AI platform, accelerating the development of innovative therapies.
By integrating Harbour Mice®, HBICE®, HCAb PLUSTM, a single B-cell cloning platform and AI technologies, Harbour BioMed has built a highly efficient and distinctive antibody discovery engine for developing next-generation therapeutic antibodies. For more information, please visit www.harbourbiomed.com.
DapuStor Strengthens AI Infrastructure Ecosystem Collaboration at Computex 2026
TAIPEI, June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — DapuStor, a leading provider of enterprise NVMe SSD solutions, concluded its participation at Computex 2026, highlighting its high-capacity, AI-optimized storage through joint demonstrations with ecosystem partners Advantech, Inventec and WD.
Enterprise SSD Portfolio for AI Infrastructure
As AI workloads evolve, infrastructure requires storage balancing capacity, performance, latency and reliability. DapuStor showcased enterprise SSDs designed for AI-related workloads:
- R6060 for scaling agentic AI: The R6060 Gen5 QLC SSD delivers up to 245 TB capacity, 14 GB/s sequential read bandwidth, and 2,100K random read IOPS, supporting agentic AI and large-scale inference. With QLC capacity and near-TLC read performance, it helps enterprises scale AI storage while maintaining fast data access.
- X5900 for low-latency AI inference: With random read/write latency as low as 20/5 μs, the X5900 reduces storage-side latency to improve Time to First Token (TTFT), a key measure of user-perceived responsiveness in latency-sensitive inference.
- R6101C with transparent compression: The R6101C supports transparent compression with up to 3.5x effective capacity expansion, helping improve usable storage capacity for compressible workloads without application-side changes.
- E1.S SSDs for liquid-cooled infrastructure: DapuStor’s E1.S SSDs are ready for liquid-cooled server environments, supporting high-density AI infrastructure where thermal design and space efficiency are increasingly important.
Joint Demonstrations with Inventec, Advantech and WD
DapuStor demonstrated its SSDs with ecosystem partners, showing compatibility, platform readiness and AI workload support:
- Inventec & DapuStor: DapuStor’s H5100 U.2 SSD was featured in Inventec’s enterprise server platform, demonstrating a balanced approach to performance and power efficiency.
- Advantech & DapuStor: DapuStor’s H5100 E1.S SSD was demonstrated in Advantech’s “A+A” architecture, supporting compact server designs and edge computing, where space efficiency and reliability are critical.
- WD & DapuStor: At WD’s booth, DapuStor showcased its Gen5 R6 QLC and H5 TLC SSDs, supporting rack-space reduction, read-intensive AI data lakes, and power-efficient workloads.
Through partner collaboration, DapuStor continues to strengthen its role in next-generation AI infrastructure, enabling more efficient data movement from edge to data center.
About DapuStor
DapuStor Corporation (DapuStor), founded in April 2016, is a leading expert in high-end enterprise solid-state drives (SSDs), SOC, and edge computing-related products. With world-class R&D strength and over 400 team members, it has comprehensive capabilities from chip design and product development to mass production across Malaysia and other global facilities. DapuStor products have been widely applied in servers, telecom networks, and data centers.
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China’s Climate Governance: A Greener Planet, Better-off Livelihoods and Enhanced Climate Resilience
BEIJING, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from China.org.cn on China’s climate governance:
China’s Climate Governance: A Greener Planet, Better-off Livelihoods and Enhanced Climate Resilience
China’s Climate Governance: A Greener Planet, Better-off Livelihoods and Enhanced Climate Resilience
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This is a robust saxaul tree, known for its extensive root system and its effectiveness in windbreak and sand-control efforts. This is Cistanche deserticola, a precious medicinal herb native to deserts. As a parasitic seed plant, it delivers significant economic benefits. What would happen if the two were grafted together? Could both desertification control and income growth for local communities be achieved?
The answer is yes—and a group of people have already made it a reality.
This desert oasis in Jinta County, Jiuquan City, Gansu Province, is the hometown where Hu Bing grew up and which has taken on a brand-new look. More than 30 years ago, frequent sandstorms plagued the village on the edge of the Badain Jaran Desert. Young crops and newly sprouted vegetation would be swept away in an instant.
In 2012, Hu, then at the peak of his thriving mining business, witnessed a two-day severe sandstorm ravaging his hometown. He resolved to invest all his savings into desertification control. With support from the local government, he founded the Desert Agriculture and Forestry Ecological Industry Company, pouring funds equivalent to two tons of gold into the desert industry.
“Aren’t you just throwing money away?” Faced with doubts from others, Hu stuck to his cause for over a decade and invested over one billion yuan in total. Gradually, the company upgraded its desert control technologies. Traditional manual planting and pre-irrigation methods were replaced by four generations of self-developed mechanized sand-control equipment. The industrial chain also expanded, combining wind prevention, sand fixation and desert-based industries. The most iconic example is grafting saxaul trees with Cistanche deserticola. After three years of taking root and another three years of growth, the first batch of Cistanche deserticola was finally harvested in the winter of 2023. The following year, total sales of Cistanche deserticola products exceeded 80 million yuan, creating about 1,500 seasonal jobs for local farmers and over 200 deep-processing positions. That same year, the forested area in Jinta County reached 1.5214 million mu (about 101,427 hectares), and forest coverage rose from 0.58% in 1983 to 4.67%.
Jinta County has turned green and prosperous.
This is far from an isolated case. With the continuous advancement of scientific desertification control, encouraging changes are unfolding across China’s most severely desertified regions. The once-barren Ulan Buh Desert has evolved into a granary on China’s northern frontier. A 3,046-kilometer “green belt” wraps around the Taklamakan Desert. Alongside the greenery, Xinjiang’s desert-encircled Hotan Prefecture has fostered a diversified desert rose industry, alongside innovative development models like integrating photovoltaic power, sand control and modern agriculture. These efforts have not only greened vast desert lands, but also strengthened China’s agricultural resilience to climate change.
At the recently concluded forum “Sci-tech Empowering Rural Transformation: 2026 Climate Resilience and Green Transition,” UN Resident Coordinator in China Stephen Jackson said
Someone once asked Hu whether it was worthwhile spending huge sums of money on sand control.
“Turning cold, lifeless sand into lush forests and vibrant green lands—how could that not be worthwhile?” Hu replied.
That’s also China’s answer to the world.
Binance Stock Trading Sees Strong First-Week Demand, With One in Four Users Under 25
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Just one week after launch, emerging-market users drove over 80% of direct stock trading volume on Binance, while nearly 40% of trades were placed under US$100 — underscoring demand for lower-barrier access to equities among eligible users
ABU DHABI, UAE, June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The world’s leading blockchain infrastructure provider Binance today released first-week data from its newly launched stock trading offering. The data shows substantial early momentum and signs that lower investment thresholds are helping bring a broader population into equity markets for the first time.
“The first week of stock trading on Binance reinforces what we set out to do: make it easier for eligible users in supported markets to access the financial markets that matter to them,” said Shunyet Jan, Head of Spot and Derivatives Business at Binance. “The data shows that when the barriers come down, people show up — from emerging markets, from younger demographics, and in trade sizes that traditional platforms were never designed to serve. This is part of Binance’s broader vision to become the financial super app for the world, where users can manage crypto, equities, payments, and more from a single trusted platform.”
Binance’s stock trading offering reflects the company’s broader focus on expanding access to financial opportunities through lower barriers, flexible investment sizes, and digital-native infrastructure. By making it easier for eligible users to access equities with smaller amounts of capital, Binance is working to open the door to broader participation in traditional financial markets.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS FROM FIRST WEEK DATA SHOW:
- Approximately 25% of Binance’s stock users were under the age of 25. A generational dimension is emerging. This is a cohort that has come of financial age in an era where crypto was often the most accessible entry point into markets due to lower minimums, no brokerage account required and being available on a smartphone. Stock trading on Binance now extends the same ease of accessibility to traditional equities. For younger investors who may have started with crypto, it represents a natural next step in their financial journey.
- 80%+ of stock trading volume came from emerging markets, where access to global equities has historically been limited by banking requirements, foreign-exchange costs, and high account minimums. Equity market participation outside the United States remains broadly below 20% of the population, even as U.S. equities account for roughly half of global market capitalisation. When access barriers come down, demand emerges quickly.
- Nearly 40% of trades were placed under US$100, underscoring the role of fractional share access in reducing barriers to entry. Users can start investing on Binance from as little as US$5, compared with minimum deposits of US$500 to US$10,000 on many traditional brokerage platforms, a threshold that has historically excluded a significant share of would-be investors.
- Assets under management in stocks on Binance surpassed US$400 million. Stock trading on Binance has shown strong early traction and conversion overall. Approximately one in ten unique visitors to the product page went on to register, with around 64% of those sign-ups going on to place a trade.
- 70% of users exhibited holding behaviour rather than same-day trading, indicating the product is being used as a longer-term investment vehicle rather than a short-term trading tool.
- Binance users traded across more than 1,100 assets in the first week, with 124 assets each exceeding US$100,000 in traded value.
- Sector allocation was led by Information Technology at 57%, followed by Funds and ETPs (20%), Communication Services (11%), and Financials (9%). Semiconductors and hardware stood out at the sub-sector level, capturing approximately 44% of total fund inflows. This reflects targeted user interest in the hardware infrastructure layer of the AI trade.
- Top names by volume and open interest included MRVL, GOOGL, NVDA, NOK, QQQ, CRCL, CRWV, INTC, DRAM, and MU.
About Binance
Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. Binance is trusted by more than 320 million people in 100+ countries for its industry-leading security, transparency, trading engine speed, protections for investors, and unmatched portfolio of digital asset products and offerings from trading and finance to education, research, social good, payments, institutional services, and Web3 features. Binance is devoted to building an inclusive crypto ecosystem to increase the freedom of money and financial access for people around the world with crypto as the fundamental means.
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VinFast launches early booking program for battery-swapping e-motorcycles in the Philippines, accelerating its expansion across Southeast Asia

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 June 2026 – VinFast has officially launched the Early Booking Program for three (3) e-motorcycle models in the Philippines, including the VinFast Evo, VinFast Feliz II, and VinFast Viper, less than one month after opening bookings for the same lineup in Indonesia. The launch expands VinFast’s all-electric product portfolio in the Philippines while demonstrating the Company’s ability to rapidly advance its strategy of developing a comprehensive green mobility ecosystem across Southeast Asia.
From June 10 to July 18, customers in the Philippines can place early orders for VinFast e-motorcycles through the official website at vinfastauto.ph or VinFast dealerships nationwide, with a non-refundable booking fee of only PHP 3,000. During the Early Booking Program period, customers will receive incentives valued at PHP 5,600.
All three e-motorcycle models offer accessible pricing and are accompanied by VinFast’s flexible ownership model, allowing customers to choose between battery subscription (with battery swapping privilege), or purchasing vehicles with batteries included, depending on their preferences and usage needs.
Accordingly, the VinFast Evo is priced at PHP 70,000 (with battery subscription), PHP 82,700 (including 1 battery), and PHP 95,400 (including 2 batteries). The VinFast Feliz II is priced at PHP 72,400 (with battery subscription), PHP 85,100 (including 1 battery), and PHP 97,800 (including 2 batteries).
Meanwhile, the VinFast Viper is priced at PHP 81,900 (with battery subscription), PHP 94,600 (including 1 battery), and PHP 107,300 (including 2 batteries).
The first deliveries to customers in the Philippines are expected to begin from July 2026.
Ms. Vo Thi Cam Tu, Managing Director of VinFast E-motorcycles Overseas Market, said: “The Philippines is one of the key markets in VinFast’s international electric two-wheeler expansion strategy. The introduction of three battery-swapping e-motorcycle models further expands our product ecosystem in the country while offering more green mobility options tailored to the diverse needs of local consumers. We will continue investing comprehensively in products, infrastructure, and services to make the transition to electric mobility the most natural choice for all Filipinos.”
The three new models have been developed to meet the diverse mobility needs of consumers in the Philippines, ranging from daily urban commuting and business purposes to modern and dynamic lifestyle aspirations.
Among them, the VinFast Viper is designed for young customers who favor sporty styling and modern technology. The vehicle is equipped with a range of advanced features, including a Smart Key system with remote vehicle tracking and locating functions, a TFT display, projector headlights, and dual rear shock absorbers with external reservoirs.
Meanwhile, the VinFast Evo and VinFast Feliz II are optimized for practical everyday use, combining agile performance, affordable operating costs, and driving ranges well suited to urban mobility needs.
All three models are equipped with a 5,200W BLDC in-wheel motor. The VinFast Viper and VinFast Feliz II support top speeds of up to 90 km/h, while the VinFast Evo reaches up to 80 km/h.
VinFast e-motorcycles are also developed to global quality standards. The frame is constructed using high-strength steel that meets Japanese standards. The motor and controller system are rated IP67 for water and dust resistance, while the battery complies with the European ECE-R136 safety standard and is covered by a warranty of up to 6 years or 72,000 km.
Each e-motorcycle features two battery compartments positioned beneath the seat, allowing the use of up to two 1.5 kWh LFP batteries. With two fully-charged batteries, the vehicle can travel up to 150 km under standard conditions.
Customers may choose to subscribe to two batteries at a monthly fee of PHP 439 per battery, or purchase vehicles with batteries included, depending on their needs. Battery swapping fees are set at PHP 35 per battery per swap.
In addition to battery swapping, users can also charge batteries directly at home. Through a strategic partnership with global charging infrastructure developer V-Green, VinFast is actively deploying battery-swapping stations across the Philippines to provide customers with a convenient, fast, and optimized ownership experience.
The Philippines is currently one of Southeast Asia’s largest two-wheeler markets. Combined with increasingly visible trends toward green transportation solutions, the market is considered well-positioned for the growth of electric motorcycles in the coming years. It is also one of the five key international markets in VinFast’s electric two-wheeler expansion plan this year, alongside Indonesia, India, Thailand, and Malaysia.
In recent years, VinFast has gradually established a green mobility ecosystem in the Philippines, Indonesia, India, and other markets through partnerships with local companies, alongside ecosystem partners such as Green GSM and V-Green. In addition to e-motorcycles, VinFast is also developing a diverse portfolio that includes electric vehicles, e-bikes, and e-buses, further expanding consumer choices in the transition toward sustainable transportation on a global scale.
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Border Point with Thailand Hits 60 Percent Completion in Xayabouly

Construction of the Nam Ngeun International Checkpoint in Xayabury Province has reached over 60 percent completion as of June, slightly behind schedule, officials reported.
Located in Ngeun District on the Lao-Thai border, opposite the Huai Kon Border Checkpoint in Chaloem Phra Kiat District, Nan Province, Thailand.
The facility spans 7.17 hectares, it serves as a land crossing in Xayabouly’s northwestern corridor and stands as one of four international checkpoints in the province, alongside the Namheuang Friendship Bridge International Checkpoint in Kenthao the Phoudou International Border Checkpoint in Paklay, and the Pangmon International Border Checkpoint in Khob.
The new facility has been designed to support green energy use, with solar panels installed across building rooftops to reduce reliance on conventional power sources.
Chinese company Shanghai Construction Group, a state-owned engineering and construction firm headquartered in Shanghai, is carrying out the work under a contract valued at USD 6.72 million.
Construction began in February 2025, and the project is scheduled for completion by February 2027, followed by a two-year maintenance phase.
The project currently runs 5.71 percent behind the original timeline.
Officials directed the contractor to maintain regular reporting cycles, ensure construction materials meet high-quality standards, and design the architectural layout for long-term sustainability and durability.






