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Laos Supports Timor-Leste in Strengthening Capacity for ASEAN Accession

Laos Aids Timor-Leste in Building Capacity to ASEAN Accession 
Flags from the bloc's member countries. (Photo: Pixabay)

Various ministries and organizations in Laos held a capacity-building workshop for Timor-Leste, ahead of its accession to ASEAN, which took place from 26-30 June.

Economic Woes, Unemployment, Labor Shortages Raised at Laos National Assembly Session

Constituents Raise Pressing Issues in Laos at National Assembly Session
The Fifth Ordinary of the Ninth National Assembly Legislature. (Photo: Phouthen Pasaxon News)

The ongoing Fifth Ordinary Session of the Ninth National Assembly Legislature has seen numerous issues raised to the government, with constituents recommending measures to resolve pressing economic and social issues faced by the country.

Vientiane Capital Suffers Flash Floods Due to Poor Drainage and Infrastructure Maintenance

Flooding in Nongniew Village, Sikhottabong District, Vientiane Capital on 26 June.
Flash flooding has been reported in parts of Vientiane Capital this week, with residents saying the chronic issue is caused by poor drainage.

Laos National Assembly Members Call for Increase in Minimum Wage

Mrs. Saysomsuen Photisan, Savannakhet province constituency 13, during the 5 ordinary session of the National Assembly (Photo: Paxason)

National Assembly members from various constituencies commented on the government’s socio-economic development plan, state budget plan, and monetary plan during the ongoing 5th ordinary session of the 9th National Assembly in Vientiane Capital, and urged for measures to assist its suffering economy.

Saysana Group, Lao Government Collaborate on Big Data Management Feasibility Study

Saysana Group, Lao Government Collaborate on Big Data Management Feasibility Study
Signing ceremony of the Mou between Saysana Group and the Lao Government. (Photo: NOU)

Saysana Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Lao Government to conduct a feasibility study for the development of a national and inclusive big data management project on 26 June at the Lao Plaza Hotel.

Laos Keen to Obtain Halal Certification For Domestic Products

Laos Committed to Obtaining Halal Certification For Products Through Jakim
PM Sonexay Siphandone and PM Anwar ibrahim during an official luncheon. (Photo: Bernama Photo)

Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone expressed his commitment toward obtaining halal certification for domestic products during Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s official visit to Laos this week.

2,700 People Tricked Into Working for Cybercrime Syndicates Rescued in Philippines

2,700 People Tricked Into Working for Cybercrime Syndicates Rescued in Philippines
In this handout photo provided by the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group, police walks inside one of the offices they raided in Las Pinas, 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 China, the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, and more than a dozen other countries who were allegedly swindled into working for fraudulent online gaming sites and other cybercrime groups.

Myanmar’s Military Intervention Sparks Fear of Third Forex Rate 

Stacks of Myanmar kyat sit on a counter at a bank
Exchanging 1 USD to MMK. (Photo: AFP)

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 interventions, observers worry that a third, parallel market exchange rate may emerge.