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Spike in Crimes During That Luang Festival, Authorities Report

Spike in Crimes During That Luang Festival, Authorities Report
FILE: a beautiful atmosphere at That Luang festival (photo: Jason Rolan)

Additional reporting by Chono Lapuekou

Hours after the conclusion of this year’s That Luang Festival, Vientiane authorities reported a series of security challenges that they faced during the three-day celebrations – 23 to 27 November. 

Laos, Australia Ink Agreement on Human Rights Cooperation

In a significant stride towards promoting and safeguarding human rights, the Australian Human Rights Commission has inked an agreement with the Lao Government and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Sumatran Rhino Calf Born in Indonesia Adds to Endangered Species of Fewer Than 50 Animals

Sumatran Rhino Calf Born in Indonesia Adds to Endangered Species of Fewer Than 50 Animals
In this undated photo released by Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry, a newly born Sumatran rhino calf walks in its enclosure at Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary at Way Kambas National Park, Indonesia. The critically endangered Sumatran rhino was born on Sumatra Island Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, the second Sumatran rhino born in the country this year and a welcome addition to a species that currently numbers fewer than 50 animals. (Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry via AP)

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A critically endangered Sumatran rhino was born on Indonesia’s western island of Sumatra on Saturday, the second Sumatran rhino born in the country this year and a welcome addition to a species that currently numbers fewer than 50 animals.

Laos Grapples with 25.2 Percent Inflation in November

Laos Grapples with 25.2 Percent Inflation in November
FILE: a street market in Laos (photo: Discover Laos Today)

Laos recorded a 25.2 percent inflation rate in November, marking a slight drop from the previous month.

ASEAN, China Officials Discuss Enhancing Connectivity Under ‘Belt and Road Initiative’

Saleumxay Kommasith, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Laos at the Enhancing Connectivity and Sharing Prosperity: Achievements and Prospects of Aligning BRI with MPAC 2025 forum on 27 November 2023. (Photo: PathedLao)

Officials from China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) gathered on 27 November, in Vientiane Capital to discuss enhancing connectivity under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). 

Citizens of Five European Countries, Malaysia Can Enter China Without Visa From 1 December

People wearing face masks wait at the international passenger arrivals area at Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing on 15 March 2023. (Photo: AP)

BEIJING (AP) — China announced Friday that it will allow visa-free entry for citizens of five European countries and Malaysia as it tries to encourage more people to visit for business and tourism.

Harnessing the Power of Data to Combat Gender-Based Violence

Photo supplied by UNFPA.

*Op-ed by the UNFPA Regional Director for Asia & the Pacific, Mr. Pio Smith on International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women

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From informing policy and advocating for change to measuring progress on commitments, investing in quality and ethical data is a key component to preventing gender-based violence. 

From TV Series to Big Screen: Hannah Rosenbloom’s Cinematic Journey in ‘The Signal’

From TV Series to Big Screen: Hannah Rosenbloom's Cinematic Journey in 'The Signal'
A still of Hannah Rosenbloom from 'The Signal'

After more than a year since its debut on international screens, the Lao drama horror film “The Signal” hit theaters in Laos on 23 November.