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Cuba President Begins Trip to China, Laos, Vietnam

AFP - On 30 August, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel announced that he had begun a tour of Asia, which will take him to China, Laos, and Vietnam, his main commercial ally on the continent. Diaz-Canel's trip comes as Cuba, which counts 10.9 million inhabitants, faces a severe economic crisis, while...

Thailand Grants Myanmar Refugees Legal Right to Work

Thailand grants long-term Myanmar refugees living in camps along the border the legal right...

Laos to Launch Digital ID Cards Nationwide in October 2025

Starting October, Laos will roll out nationwide digital ID cards, a move to modernize...

Laos Moves Toward Large-Scale Rice Fortification to Fight Malnutrition

The Lao government has partnered with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and...

Laos Launches Commercial Operations of Southeast Asia’s Largest Wind Farm

Laos launched its first wind power project on 22 August.   The 600-megawatt Monsoon Wind Power...

Laos to Decentralize Medicine Procurement to Provinces Starting in 2025

A shortage of medicine in Laos' state hospitals has forced patients to buy medications from outside sources. This issue was raised during the 8th...

Government Issues Regulation to Prevent Hoard Goods, Raise Prices During the New Year

On 29 November, the Lao Ministry of Industry and Commerce issued an official announcement to ensure fair business practices and protect consumers during the...

Laopost Joins Lao Journalists Association as First Private Member

Laopost, a prominent Lao publication, has officially joined the Lao Journalists Association (LJA) as its first private-sector member, marking a major step for the...