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Maldives Begins ‘Generational Ban’ on Smoking

AFP - The Maldives began implementing a smoking ban Saturday on anyone born after January 2007, becoming the only nation with a generational prohibition on tobacco, the Health Ministry said. The move, initiated by President Mohamed Muizzu earlier this year, which came into effect on 1 November, will "protect public...

Thailand Cancels November Full Moon Party Amid National Mourning

Thailand’s famed Full Moon Party, held annually on Haad Rin Beach in Koh Phangan,...

Eight Parking Zones Planned in Vientiane Ahead of BRT Launch

To prepare for the upcoming operation of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, the...

Laos Sets New Economic Direction Under 2026–2030 Development Strategy

Laos is setting an ambitious new course for national growth as the Ministry of...

Vietnam Flood Death Toll Rises to 35: Disaster Agency

AFP - Record heavy rains and flooding in central Vietnam last week killed 35...

Poll Finds Emails Weighing on Hillary Clinton, Now Tied With Donald Trump

Hillary Clinton has emerged from the F.B.I. investigation into her email practices as secretary of state a wounded candidate with a large and growing...

World Bank approves loan to Poverty Reduction Fund

The Poverty Reduction Fund Project will continue to improve livelihoods and upgrade infrastructure for residents of 150 rural villages in over 40 districts of...

PM asks media ministry to work harder

Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has asked the media to expose issues of social concern in a constructive manner in line with the Media Law,...

Laos, Russia enhance bilateral cooperation

Laos and Russia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening intergovernmental cooperation in trade, economic, scientific and technical affairs after reaching an agreement yesterday The agreement...

Number of Japanese Investors in Laos Surges As Country Integrates With Region

MORE AND more Japanese companies are investing in Laos given that the country is integrating with the region and the world and is improving...