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President Trump Delays TikTok Ban in United States

AFP - Less than 24 hours after the TikTok ban was enacted in the United States (US), newly inaugurated President Donald Trump ordered a 75-day delay in its enforcement. Sworn in on 20 January in Washington D.C., Trump also suggested the possibility of a partnership with ByteDance, TikTok's Chinese parent...

Lao Woman Attacked by Three Transgender Individuals Over Alleged Ethnic Dispute

A 34-year-old Lao woman, identified as Da, reported being assaulted by three transgender individuals...

TikTok Calls Report of Possible Sale to Musk’s X ‘Pure Fiction’

By Antonin UTZ/AFP - On 14 January, TikTok labeled as "pure fiction" a report...

Meta Removes Third-Party AR Filters on its Platforms Starting 14 January

Meta has announced that, starting 14 January, it will discontinue all third-party face filters...

Top TikTok Trends from Southeast Asia in 2024

This year, TikTok exploded across the internet like never before. As 2024 comes to...

Laos Drops in Global Happiness Rankings, Economic Factors Play Key Role

In the 2024 global happiness report, Laos has slid down to the 94th position among more than 140 countries worldwide, marking a decline of...

Vientiane Residents Rush to Update Vehicle Registration Plates

In response to Vientian’s recent announcement regarding the city’s registration plates, changing vehicle number plates from Vientiane Municipality to Vientiane Capital, effective on 1...

Taylor Swift Struck a Deal With Singapore Not to Perform in Any Other Southeast Asian Country

Taylor Swift stole the show at an Asian summit on Tuesday, 5 March, when Singapore’s leader was prompted to defend his tiny country’s exclusive...

Lao Authorities Issue Child Safety Alert Amid Reports of Chinese Kidnapping Attempts

Concerns are mounting in Laos over child safety following reports of Chinese individuals attempting kidnappings, prompting local authorities to issue warnings and urging vigilance...

Love is in the Air: Voices From Laos on Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is not an official holiday in Laos, yet the entire country embraces a celebratory spirit every 14th of February.  Although this day lacks...

Social Media Users Demand Intensified Efforts Against Drug Smuggling Networks in Northern Laos

Social media users voiced mounting concern over the escalating problem of drug trafficking following the recent confiscation of a significant quantity of amphetamines in...