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Students in Indonesia Protest the Growing Numbers of Rohingya Refugees in Aceh Province

Students in Indonesia Protest the Growing Numbers of Rohingya Refugees in Aceh Province
Ethnic Rohingyas disembark from their boat upon landing in Ulee Madon, North Acehm, Indonesia on 16 November. (Photo:

BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (AP) — Students in Indonesia’s Aceh province rallied on Wednesday demanding the government drive away Rohingya refugees arriving by boat in growing numbers as police named more suspects of human trafficking.

South Korean Actor Lee Sun-Kyun of Oscar-Winning Film ‘Parasite’ Found Dead

Actor Lee Sun-kyun gets off a car upon his arrival at the Incheon Metropolitan Police in Incheon, South Korea, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023. Lee of the Oscar-winning movie "Parasite" has been found unconscious, South Korean police said Wednesday, Dec. 27. Police officers discovered an unconscious Lee at an unidentified Seoul location on Wednesday but gave no further details, police said. (Son Hyun-kyu/Yonhap via AP)
Actor Lee Sun-kyun gets off a car upon his arrival at the Incheon Metropolitan Police in Incheon, South Korea, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023. Lee of the Oscar-winning movie "Parasite" has been found unconscious, South Korean police said Wednesday, Dec. 27. Police officers discovered an unconscious Lee at an unidentified Seoul location on Wednesday but gave no further details, police said. (Son Hyun-kyu/Yonhap via AP)

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Lee Sun-kyun, a popular South Korean actor best known for his role in the Oscar-winning movie “Parasite,” was found dead in a car in Seoul on Wednesday, authorities said, after weeks of an intense police investigation into his alleged drug use.

Laos Charts Course for Growth in 2024 with Tourism Focus, Infrastructure Overhaul Amidst Economic Challenges

Laos Charts Course for Growth in 2024 with Tourism Focus, Infrastructure Overhaul Amidst Economic Challenges
FILE: this image is used only for representational purpose (photo: Discover Laos Today)

As 2023 nears its conclusion, Laos continues to face economic challenges, including surging inflation, a scarcity of labor, and an expanding trade deficit. In response, the nation has initiated the Visit Lao Year 2024 campaign, turning to tourism as a key strategy to overcome economic obstacles and lay the groundwork for a prosperous ASEAN chairmanship in 2024.

Laos to Grow EV Market, Fueled by Renewable Energy Ambitions

Laos to grow EV Market, Fueled by Renewable Energy Ambitions
Concept of electric car charging. (Photo: Freepik)

The burgeoning popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) in Laos has marked significant growth in 2023, with a total of 4,631 EVs sold, comprising 2,592 cars and 2,039 motorbikes.

Furnace Explosion at Chinese-Owned Nickel Plant in Indonesia Kills at Least 13 and Injures 46 Others

Furnace Explosion at Chinese-Owned Nickel Plant in Indonesia Kills at Least 13 and Injures 46 Others
 A police officer stands guard near the site where a furnace explosion occurred at PT Indonesia Tsingshan Stainless Steel smelting plant in Morowali, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023. A smelting furnace has exploded at the Chinese-owned nickel plant on Indonesia's Sulawesi island, killing a number of workers and injuring dozens of others. The explosion on Sunday was the latest of a series of deadly accidents in nickel smelting plants in Indonesia that are part of China's ambitious transnational development program known as the Belt and Road Initiative. (AP Photo)

PALU, Indonesia (AP) — A smelting furnace exploded Sunday at a Chinese-owned nickel plant on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, killing at least 13 workers and injuring dozens of others, police and a company official said.

Lao Government Rejects Claims of Luang Prabang’s World Heritage Status Threat Amidst YouTube Controversy

Lao Government Rejects Claims of Luang Prabang's World Heritage Status Threat Amidst YouTube Controversy
The authentic town of Luang Prabang (photo: Discover Laos)

In response to a video uploaded on a Thai YouTube channel, the Lao government has denied claims that Luang Prabang town is at risk of losing its status as a World Heritage Site. But a UNESCO report released in March had already raised concerns about the ongoing Luang Prabang Hydropower Project (LFPP), citing the potential negative impact on the town’s heritage sites.

Lao Athletes Shine on Global Stage: A Year of Achievements Unveiled

Lao Athletes Shine on the Global Stage: A Year of Achievements Unveiled
Laos at Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

The sporting landscape in Laos has experienced a remarkable transformation, with the nation’s athletes achieving unprecedented success on the international stage throughout the year.

Order of Rising Sun, Gold, Silver Star Conferment Ceremony for Alounkeo Kittikhoun, Former Minister to Lao PM Office

The Order of the Rising Sun Conferment Ceremony for Mr. Alounkeo Kittikhoun

Alounkeo Kittikhoun, Former Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office of Laos has been presented with one of Japan’s highest civilian honors, the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star.