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Thailand Relaxes Alcohol Sales Ban on Major Buddhist Holidays

Thailand has officially relaxed its long-standing ban on alcohol sales during major Buddhist holidays, marking a significant shift in policy that takes effect immediately. The new regulation was announced in the Royal Gazette on 9 May, and introduces specific conditions under which alcohol may now be sold on days that...

Pest Migration from Southeast Asia Threatens Crops in Southern China, Research Found

Southern China is facing a surge in agricultural pests migrating from neighboring Southeast Asian...

India Launches Strikes on Pakistan, Islamabad Vows to ‘Settle the Score’

By Sajjad QAYYUM with Bhuvan Bagga in Poonch/AFP - India fired missiles at Pakistani...

Gunfire Near Lao-Thai Border Leaves Two Lao Soldiers Dead, Bullet Strikes Thai Home

Tensions are rising along the Thai–Lao border following a deadly armed clash on 3...

Singapore Ruling Party Wins Election in Landslide

By Satish Cheney/AFP - Voters have handed Singapore's long-time ruling party a landslide election...

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...

Laos, Cambodia Collaborate to Combat Corruption

Lao and Cambodian State Inspection Authorities met in Cambodia last week to share experiences in tackling corruption, and to express their mutual commitment to...