In a collaborative effort to combat the rising threat of online fraud, authorities from Laos and China apprehended a total of 462 suspects during an operation conducted on 28 November. The crackdown was carried out within the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and Tonperng district in Bokeo province, Laos.
Lao Leaders Reaffirm Ties as ASEAN Chair Looms in 2024

Laos is making waves in regional diplomacy as its leaders, including President Thongloun Sisoulith and Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, wrap up a week of strategic meetings with key partner countries.
New Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge Project to Be Completed by End of 2024
Construction is currently underway for the 5th Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge Project, with an anticipated completion date set for the end of 2024, according to Vatthana Phandanouvong, the deputy head of the project.
Former Myanmar Colonel Who Once Served as Information Minister Gets 10-Year Prison Term for Sedition

BANGKOK (AP) — A former high-profile Myanmar army officer who had served as information minister and presidential spokesperson in a previous military-backed government has been convicted of sedition and incitement, a legal official said Thursday, 30 November. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Lao Airlines, Vietjet Elevate Collaboration in Passenger Comfort, Technical Assistance

Laos’ biggest airline, Lao Airlines, has recently formalized a collaboration with Vietjet, Vietnam’s leading low-cost airline, aimed at bolstering mutual efforts in passenger and cargo travel between the two neighboring nations.
Traditional Medicine Under Threat for Lao Hmong
Hmong’s traditional medicine and beliefs that preserve nature have been passed down for generations but are now in danger of dying out.
ZJLD Group been Included in the FTSE Global Equity Index Series

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 4 December 2023 – ZJLD Group Inc. (“ZJLD” or the “Company”, together with the Company’s subsidiaries, collectively the “Group”; SEHK stock code: 06979. HK), the fourth largest private-owned baijiu enterprise in China, is pleased to announce its inclusion in the FTSE Global Equity Index Series (GEIS), of them four indices are FTSE All World Index, FTSE Global All Cap Index, FTSE Global Total Cap Index, and FTSE Global Large Cap Index with effective from 18 December 2023 (i.e. after market close on Friday, 15 December).
FTSE Russell is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the London Stock Exchange Group (“LSEG”) that provides stock market indices and related data services. As one of the leaders in the global index industry, FTSE Russell provides innovative benchmarking, analytics and data solutions to investors worldwide. Its thousands of indices are used to measure and benchmark various asset classes across more than 70 countries and regions, covering approximately 98% of investable markets globally, with around US$20 trillion in assets benchmarked to FTSE Russell indices.
In addition, ZJLD Group was included in the Hang Seng Composite and nine other indexes on September 4 of this year and officially accessed the “Hong Kong Stock Connect”. The inclusion into the FTSE Russell GEIS reflects the international capital market’s recognition of the Group’s future development potential and long-term investment value. It is expected to bring more potential incremental capital inflows and enhance liquidity. Moreover, the endorsement of internationally authoritative indices will help boost brand awareness and attract the attention of global capital, thereby facilitating the realisation of long-term investment value.
Wind, a top-tier financial information service provider in Mainland China, has recently awarded the Group an ESG “AA” rating. Ranking fourth among 61 companies in the beverage industry and first among baijiu companies, ZJLD’s series of practices from the three dimensions of environmental, social, and governance have been well acknowledged by authoritative institutions. In the future, the Group will continue to uphold the principles of sustainable development, continuously improve its ESG project governance capabilities and risk management, strengthen information disclosure related to ESG and social responsibility, and increase investor confidence in the Group’s potential for sustainable development.
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About ZJLD Group Inc
Zhenjiu was established in 1975 in Zunyi, Guizhou, China’s prime production area of sauce-aroma baijiu. In 1988, it was honored with the Silver Award of the National Quality Award at the 5th National Wine Appreciation Conference. It is one of the “Three Great Sauce Flavor Brands in Guizhou”, along with Moutai and Xijiu. In the same year, it was admitted by the Protocol Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Communication Department of the Ministry of Economy and Trade, and the Great Hall of the People Management Bureau to become one of the four baijiu brands served at China’s national banquets.
ZJLD Group Inc. is a leading baijiu group in China devoted to offering baijiu products, including sauce-aroma, mixed-aroma, and strong-aroma, with sauce-aroma being its core. In terms of revenue in 2022, the Company was deemed the fourth-largest private baijiu company in China, according to Frost & Sullivan statistics. The Company operates four major baijiu brands in China, including Zhenjiu and Lidu, and two leading regional names, Xiangjiao and Kaikouxiao. ZJLD prides itself on inheriting the time-honored baijiu-brewing techniques and reinvigorating them to develop iconic recipes and classical flavours. It strives to develop a wide variety of aromatic and mellow baijiu products to meet the diverse preferences of consumers, seize broader market opportunities, and promote traditional Chinese baijiu culture.
Thai Dominance at Vientiane Book Festival Spurs Reflection on Lao Literary Identity
Additional reporting by Phontham Visapra
The Vientiane Book Festival 2023 kicked off on 27 November at the Vientiane Center shopping mall and is set to captivate book enthusiasts until 3 December. This event aims to instill a passion for reading, especially among children and students.