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Court Orders China Evergrande Property Developer to Liquidate After It Failed to Reach Debt Deal

Court orders China Evergrande property developer to liquidate after it failed to reach debt deal
The Evergrand Group headquarters logo is seen in Shenzhen in southern China's Guangdong province, Firday 24 September, 2021. (Photo: AP/Ng Han Guan)

HONG KONG (AP) — A Hong Kong court on Monday ordered property developer China Evergrande Group to liquidate after it was unable to reach a restructuring deal with creditors.

3P Media Celebrates Milestone Launch as Official Sales Representative for Google Ads in Laos

3P Media Celebrates Milestone Launch as Official Sales Representative for Google Ads in Laos
3P Launch at Crowne Plaza, Vientiane Capital. (Photo: 3P Media)

3P Media, the Official Media Sales Representative for Google in Sri Lanka, Laos, and Brunei, marked their official presence in Laos with an evening filled with insightful discussions and information about the ever-evolving digital media landscape in Laos.

LOCA PAY Set to Transform Tourist Payments for Visit Laos Year 2024

LOCA PAY Set to Transform Tourist Payments for Visit Laos Year 2024
LOCA Pay. (Photo: LOCA)
As Laos prepares for the “Visit Laos Year 2024” and its prestigious ASEAN Chairmanship, LOCA, the preeminent eco-friendly ride-hailing network in the country, is poised to transform the tourist payment experience with its innovative digital payment solution, LOCA PAY.

Tour Operator Focus Asia Under Fire for Unpaid Debts to Luxury Hotels in Laos

Tour Operator Focus Asia Under Fire for Unpaid Debts to Luxury Hotels in Laos
Aerial view of The Grand Luang Prabang. (Photo: The Grand).

UPDATED on 26 January at 4:36 PM (GMT+7)

Luxury hotels and resorts in Laos, particularly in Luang Prabang Province, are raising concerns over tens of thousands of dollars in unpaid debts by Focus Asia, a prominent destination management company. Despite years of collaboration and trust-building, the company has allegedly failed to honor financial commitments made to its hospitality partners in Laos.

Man Sentenced to Death for Arson Attack at Japanese Anime Studio That Killed 36

Police officers gather outside the Kyoto District Court in Kyoto, western Japan, Thursday, 25 January 2024, ahead of the sentencing hearing for Shinji Aoba, who has confessed to a deadly arson attack in July 2019 on a Kyoto Animation Co. studio. Aoba was convicted of murder and other crimes Thursday for carrying out the shocking arson attack on the anime studio that killed 36 people and drew an outpouring of grief from anime fans worldwide. (Miki Matsuzaki/Kyodo News via AP)

TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese court sentenced a man to death after finding him guilty of murder and other crimes Thursday for carrying out a shocking arson attack on an anime studio in Kyoto, Japan, that killed 36 people.

Thai-Lao Medical Cooperation Brings Hope to Lao Infants with Congenital Heart Defects

China’s ‘Love Heart Journey' Offers Lifeline to Lao Children Battling Heart Disease
A heart disease patient from Laos receives color Doppler ultrasound check at Yunnan Fuwai Cardiovascular Hospital. (photoL Yang Jinghao)

A medical collaboration between Laos and Thailand is demonstrating early successes in assisting Lao infants diagnosed with congenital heart defects. The first infant, who underwent surgery in Thailand on November 22, 2023, has returned home in good health, as reported by Dr. Somsak Pratiphannawat, the director of Nong Khai Hospital in northeastern Thailand, on January 23. Currently, 36 Lao infants are scheduled to receive free surgeries in Thai hospitals throughout 2024.

Laos Attracts Big Celebrity Names in 2023

Shaun Evans (right) and Sathou Onekeo Sittivong (left). (Photo: Sathou Onekeo Sittivong)

From big-name YouTubers to Asian superstars and Hollywood actors, Laos has welcomed some big names to the country over the past year. Here‘s a quick snapshot of the people who visited Asia’s hidden gem in 2023:

Thai Court Says Popular Politician Pita Limjaroenrat Didn’t Violate Law, Can Remain a Lawmaker

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s Constitutional Court ruled Wednesday that popular politician Pita Limjaroenrat, who was blocked from becoming prime minister even though his party placed first in last year’s election, did not violate the election law and can retain his seat in Parliament.