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Philippines Halts Search After Over 200 Killed in Typhoon Kalmaegi as Super Typhoon Fung-wong Nears

By Laotian Times and AFP - Rescue work was suspended and preemptive evacuations began Saturday as Typhoon Fung-wong bore down on the Philippines, days after another storm killed at least 204 people. Fung-wong, expected to be a "super typhoon" before making landfall, bears a huge footprint, with a radius that...

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...

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...

Turmoil in Tiaras at Miss Universe Pageant in Thailand

By Sally JENSEN/AFP - This year's Miss Universe in Thailand has been marred by...

Economic Woes, Unemployment, Labor Shortages Raised at Laos National Assembly Session

The ongoing Fifth Ordinary Session of the Ninth National Assembly Legislature has seen numerous issues raised to the government, with constituents recommending measures to...

Saysana Group, Lao Government Collaborate on Big Data Management Feasibility Study

Saysana Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Lao Government to conduct a feasibility study for the development of a national...

2,700 People Tricked Into Working for Cybercrime Syndicates Rescued in Philippines

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine police backed by commandos staged a massive raid on Tuesday and said they rescued more than 2,700 workers from...

Myanmar’s Military Intervention Sparks Fear of Third Forex Rate 

Myanmar’s military government has been cracking down on the unofficial foreign exchange market to prevent further depreciation of Myanmar Kyat (MMK). But amidst all...

How Starbucks Foundation and Planet Water Foundation Brought Clean Water to School in Laos

Access to clean drinking water is a basic human right, but for many people around the world, it is still a challenge. According to...

Lao Govt Addresses Growing Economic Concerns at National Assembly

The Fifth Ordinary Session of the Lao National Assembly’s (NA) Ninth Legislature, opened on Monday to address the ongoing economic and financial concerns in...