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China to Launch Online Entry Forms for Foreign Travelers Starting 20 November

China is set to introduce a new digital immigration system that allows foreign visitors to complete arrival forms online before entering the country.  Beginning 20 November, travelers can submit their entry information through multiple platforms, including the National Immigration Administration (NIA) official website, China’s Government Service Platform, the “NIA 12367”...

Philippines Must Build on Malaysia-led ASEAN Geopolitical, Economic Momentum

BY Alina Khai - As the Philippines takes over the ASEAN chairmanship, analysts say continuity...

Blasts at Indonesian School Mosque Injure Over 50

AFP - Two blasts at a school mosque in the Indonesian capital Jakarta injured at...

South Korean Rights Group Exposes Widespread Online Child Exploitation, Prostitution in Laos

A South Korean anti-trafficking organization has raised alarm over reports that some South Korean...

New Boten-Mohan Shuttle Enhances Connectivity, Regional Integration

On 3 November, Laos and China officially launched the cross-border shuttle service between Boten...

CCTV Refurbishment Completed Across 93 Locations in Vientiane Capital

The Ministry of National Defence's Communications Department has taken charge of the new CCTVs installed in Vientiane Capital, as part of a refurbishment project...

East Asia and Pacific Regional Growth to Accelerate as China Rebounds

Growth in developing East Asia and the Pacific is forecast to accelerate in 2023 as China’s economy reopens, while the pace of growth in...

Lao National Arrested in 40 Kg Meth Bust in Cambodia

Cambodian authorities have apprehended two drug traffickers who entered the country on 30 March, following a tip-off. The culprits, identified as Sok Taing, a 36-year-old...

LOCA Celebrates Electrifying Milestone: 115 EV Taxis, 440,000 KM Served

LOCA, a leading provider of eco-friendly transportation, proudly announces the expansion of its electric taxi fleet to 115 vehicles. Since the pilot program launch...

Thai Authorities Detain 63 Chinese Asylum Seekers in Pattaya

Last week, Thai authorities apprehended 63 religious refugees from China, including 28 adults and 35 children from 16 families, for overstaying their visas at...

Malaysia Parliament Votes to Scrap Mandatory Death Sentences

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia’s Parliament on Monday approved a bill that would scrap mandatory death penalties and limit capital punishment to serious...