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Creative Economy Revolution: How ASEAN’s Youth are Leading the Charge

On 2 to 5 December, the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Summit 2024 brought together 100 young leaders from across ASEAN and Timor-Leste in the World Heritage Site of Luang Prabang, under the theme "Connecting the Creative Economy."  The event, supported by the US Department of State, the US...

New LEAD Project Aims to Improve Education, Professional Development in Laos

To enhance higher education in Laos, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)...

British Embassy in Vientiane Celebrates King Charles III’s Birthday

On 27 November, the British Embassy in Vientiane hosted a vibrant and memorable event...

Luang Prabang Celebrates 29 Years as UNESCO World Heritage Site

Today, 9 December, marks the 29th anniversary of Luang Prabang’s designation as a UNESCO...

YSEALI Summit 2024 Inspires Regional Collaboration Through Creative Economy

From 2 to 5 December, the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Summit 2024...

Thaksin Indicted on Charge of Royal Defamation as More Court Cases Stir Thailand’s Political Woes

BANGKOK (AP) — Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was formally indicted Tuesday on a charge of defaming Thailand’s monarchy in one of several court cases that...

Singapore Rushes to Clean Up Oil Slick After Boat Hits Stationary Fuel Supply Ship

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — An oil spill caused by a dredger boat hitting a stationary cargo tanker has blackened part of Singapore’s southern...

Denmark Recalls Spicy South Korean Noodles Over Health Concerns

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Food authorities in Denmark have recalled three types of spicy instant noodle products imported from South Korea over possible risks...

Malawi’s Vice President Confirmed Dead in Plane Crash

BLANTYRE, Malawi (AP) — Malawi’s Vice President Saulos Chilima and nine other people died when the small military plane they were traveling in crashed in...

Singapore Airlines Offers Compensation to Passengers on Flight That Hit Extreme Turbulence

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Singapore Airlines said Tuesday it has offered compensation to passengers of a flight that hit extreme turbulence last month,...

Thailand’s Progressive Move Forward Party Braces for Court Case That Might Dissolve It

BANGKOK (AP) — The former leader of Thailand’s progressive opposition Move Forward party vowed on Sunday, 9 June, to keep fighting as the party...