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US, China Reach ‘Framework’ Deal on TikTok Ownership

By Meissa Gueye and Daniel Silva/AFP - The United States and China announced a "framework" deal on September to resolve their dispute over TikTok that calls for the Chinese-owned app to pass to US-controlled ownership. In a social media post, US President Donald Trump said, without directly naming the social...

Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Ban Use of Power Banks In-Flight Due to Safety Risks

Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air have jointly announced a ban on the use of...

Malaysia’s Largest Island State Aims to Be Region’s ‘Green Battery’

By Jan HENNOP/AFP - Malaysia's verdant, river-crossed state of Sarawak is charging ahead with...

Laos Calls for Increased ASEAN Investment in Nature-Based Solutions

Laos is urging ASEAN member states to ramp up investment in Nature-based Solutions (NbS)...

US Orders Release of Lao Refugee Facing Deportation

Alan Phetsadakone, a 47-year-old Lao refugee in the United States, was released from federal...

BOL Shares New Credit Policy to Stimulate Lao Economy

The Bank of Lao PDR convened a meeting at the Prime Minister's Office on Tuesday to discuss implementing a new credit policy aimed at...

Thailand’s Tourism Authority Keen on PM Candidate Pita Limjaroenrat as New Ambassador

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is planning to approach Pita Limjaroenrat, the leader of the Move Forward party who won the May 2023...

Explainer: Amended Lao Law on Foreign Currency Management

Over the past two years, Laos has experienced a sharp depreciation of its local currency, the LAK, against foreign currencies. The government has taken...

Lao-Korean Pokémon Player to Compete at Pokémon World Championships in Japan

A Lao-Korean Pokémon player will compete in the upcoming Pokémon World Championships in Japan from 11 to 13 August this year.  21-year-old Jong Dae Jong,...

Lao Govt Keen on Promoting Digital Transformation Via Blockchain Technology

The government of Laos has expressed its support for developing the country's digital technology to advance its economy and society. Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone spoke...

Volatile Baht Predicted in 2023 Amidst Political and Financial Uncertainties

A new financial outlook released on Tuesday said that the Baht has become increasingly volatile, which has also affected foreign investment in Thailand. A...