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China to Launch Online Entry Forms for Foreign Travelers Starting 20 November

China is set to introduce a new digital immigration system that allows foreign visitors to complete arrival forms online before entering the country.  Beginning 20 November, travelers can submit their entry information through multiple platforms, including the National Immigration Administration (NIA) official website, China’s Government Service Platform, the “NIA 12367”...

Philippines Must Build on Malaysia-led ASEAN Geopolitical, Economic Momentum

BY Alina Khai - As the Philippines takes over the ASEAN chairmanship, analysts say continuity...

Blasts at Indonesian School Mosque Injure Over 50

AFP - Two blasts at a school mosque in the Indonesian capital Jakarta injured at...

South Korean Rights Group Exposes Widespread Online Child Exploitation, Prostitution in Laos

A South Korean anti-trafficking organization has raised alarm over reports that some South Korean...

New Boten-Mohan Shuttle Enhances Connectivity, Regional Integration

On 3 November, Laos and China officially launched the cross-border shuttle service between Boten...

Seatbelt Regulation To Be Rolled Back, Revised

Last week, The Laotian Times reported road users in Hadxayfong District receiving hefty fines for failure to use seatbelts. Vientiane drivers took to social media to...

Star Telecom Wins Bid to Develop Population Management for Laos

On June 9th, the Ministry of Home Affairs signed a contract allowing Star Telecom (widely known as Unitel) to move forward in developing the Population...

Connecting the Unconnected with an Offline Internet System

In this day and age, one thing is for certain; information is power. Over four billion people in developing countries are missing out on that...

Private Businesses Struggle to Find Financing

Business banking in Laos has taken a severe hit in the past few years as government officials have started limiting funds that have been...

ITECC Mall Hosts Top Thai Brands 2017 Trade Fair June 7-11

For the first time in Laos, ITECC Mall will host the Top Thai Brands 2017 trade fair, with over 300 booths stocked and displayed...

China’s Dams Proving Beneficial

Known as the Lancang River in China, the Mekong river is the heart of Southeast Asian countries, with over 60 million people depending on...