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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 plans to become a regional "green battery," but its renewable energy dreams could come at serious environmental cost, experts warn. Wedged between peninsular Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and the Philippines, Sarawak's leadership believes it could become a...

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)...

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...

Nepal Protesters Set Parliament Ablaze as PM Quits Kathmandu, Nepal

By Paavan MATHEMA/AFP - Nepali demonstrators set parliament ablaze on Tuesday while the veteran...

Thai Top Court Orders Ex-PM Thaksin Jailed for One Year

By Thanaporn PROMYAMYAI/AFP - Thailand's Supreme Court on 9 September ordered the country's most...

Big C Hypermarket to Open in Laos Next Year

Big C, a Bangkok-based grocery and general merchandising retailer, has commenced construction of its first hypermarket in Laos, with plans to open its doors...

Thailand’s Opposition Wins Big Election Victory, Challenging Army-backed Conservative Establishment

(AP) — Thailand’s main opposition parties easily bested other contenders with virtually all the votes counted from Sunday’s general election, fulfilling many voters’ hopes...

Lao Govt Continues School Lunch Program for Underprivileged Kids

The World Food Program, in cooperation with the provincial government of Phongsaly will continue their school lunch delivery project, aimed to help provide lunch...

7 Buddhist Monks Accused of Embezzling More Than USD 5.3 Million Donated to Temple in Thailand

BANGKOK (AP) — Seven Buddhist monks are among nine suspects who are being held in pretrial detention after being arrested for allegedly embezzling assets...

EuroCham Laos Launch Program to Promote Gender Equality in Field of Business

On Wednesday, the European Union and ECCIL EuroCham launched a joint program to contribute to gender equality and women empowerment in business and the...

Myanmar Military Government Offers Cash Rewards to Defectors

BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military government is urging people fighting against its rule to surrender their weapons, offering a cash reward if they do...