Athletes from Kenya and Ethiopia won a half-marathon organized at the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone in Bokeo Province on Monday.
Runners from Kenya and Ethiopia Win Half-Marathon at Golden Triangle SEZ
Cambodian Leader Hun Sen, Huge Facebook Fan, Says He Is Jumping Ship to Telegram
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, a devoted and very active user of Facebook — on which he has posted everything from photos of his grandchildren to threats against his political enemies — said Wednesday that he will no longer upload to the platform and will instead depend on the Telegram app to get his message across.
Laos Supports Timor-Leste in Strengthening Capacity for ASEAN Accession
Various ministries and organizations in Laos held a capacity-building workshop for Timor-Leste, ahead of its accession to ASEAN, which took place from 26-30 June.
Economic Woes, Unemployment, Labor Shortages Raised at Laos National Assembly Session
The ongoing Fifth Ordinary Session of the Ninth National Assembly Legislature has seen numerous issues raised to the government, with constituents recommending measures to resolve pressing economic and social issues faced by the country.
Vientiane Capital Suffers Flash Floods Due to Poor Drainage and Infrastructure Maintenance
Flash flooding has been reported in parts of Vientiane Capital this week, with residents saying the chronic issue is caused by poor drainage.
Laos National Assembly Members Call for Increase in Minimum Wage
National Assembly members from various constituencies commented on the government’s socio-economic development plan, state budget plan, and monetary plan during the ongoing 5th ordinary session of the 9th National Assembly in Vientiane Capital, and urged for measures to assist its suffering economy.
Saysana Group, Lao Government Collaborate on Big Data Management Feasibility Study
Saysana Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Lao Government to conduct a feasibility study for the development of a national and inclusive big data management project on 26 June at the Lao Plaza Hotel.
Laos Keen to Obtain Halal Certification For Domestic Products
Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone expressed his commitment toward obtaining halal certification for domestic products during Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s official visit to Laos this week.
