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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 power banks during flights, citing growing safety concerns over lithium battery-related incidents in aviation. Under the new policy, passengers are no longer permitted to use portable chargers to power or recharge their devices while onboard. Passengers...

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...

Experienced Handler Dies After Lions Attack in Front of Zoo Visitors

A veteran zookeeper was fatally mauled by lions at an open zoo in Bangkok...

Pakse Bridge Sees Two Suicide Attempts in One Day

Two men received assistance just in time before jumping into the river from the Laos-Japan Bridge in Pakse on Tuesday, thanks to local authorities...

Some Services for Migrant Workers Paused Ahead of Elections in Thailand

Officials in Bangkok say that they have suspended some services for migrant workers to ensure the country's general election goes smoothly. According to the city's...

Thailand’s Phi Phi Islands Collect THB 1 Million Daily in Tourist Fees

Since the introduction of an e-ticketing system in July 2022, Thailand's Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has reportedly collected an average...

Lao Officials Confiscate KIP 4 Billion Worth of Illegal and Expired Products in 2022

In a recent public meeting, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce reported that they confiscated over KIP 4 billion worth of illegal or expired...

Chiang Mai Issues Work From Home Order as Air Pollution Levels Spike

Thai Authorities urged residents of Chiang Mai, to stay indoors and work from home last Friday as air pollution reached hazardous levels in the...

New Declaration Presses Mekong Countries, Partners to Intensify Cooperation

The Southeast Asian members of the Mekong River Commission issued a landmark declaration at the 4th MRC Summit on Wednesday, reiterating the region’s commitment to...