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Lebanon Government Steps Down as Public Anger Mounts

Government of Lebanon resigns after mass protests

The government of Lebanon has resigned in the wake of growing outrage over Tuesday’s blast that destroyed areas of Beirut and killed over 200 people.

MRC: Mekong Countries Urged to Address Low Water Flows

MRC - Mekong Countries Urged to Address Low Water Flows
Mekong River upstream from Vientiane Capital, January 2019 (Photo: Jason Rolan)

The six Mekong countries are being urged to address regional low water flows as the Lower Mekong River Basin (LMB) endures record lows for the second consecutive year, according to a Mekong River Commission report.

Over 30,000 Tested for Covid-19 But Dengue Remains Threat to Laos

Dengue Virus Continues to Plague Laos

Laos has tested over 30,000 people for Covid-19 since January, but dengue fever could pose an even greater threat.

District Governments Begin Salary Payments via u-Money

u-money providing salary payment services

The u-money service from Star Fintech is able to provide payment and funds transfer services and can be used for payment of wages and salaries for businesses and public sector organizations.

Laos Sees Rising Public Debt Following Covid-19 Economic Effects

Rising public debt for Laos as revenue collection drops and loans increase

Public debt is on the rise for Laos after a drop in revenue collection and an increase in loans amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Laos Considers Fast-Track Immigration Policy for China and Vietnam

Laos considers fast-track immigration policy for Chinese and Vietnamese

A notice issued by the Prime Minister’s Office appears to suggest that Laos could enter into bilateral Fast-Track immigration policies with Vietnam and China.

Bubonic Plague Death Sees China Seal Off Inner Mongolian Village

Bubonic Plague Confirmed in Chinese Inner Mongolia

Authorities in Inner Mongolia, an autonomous region of northern China, have sealed off a village after a resident died of bubonic plague, an ancient disease responsible for the deadliest pandemic in history.

Laos Sends Message of Condolence to Lebanon

Saleumxay Kommasith sends message of condolence to Lebanon
Saleumxay Kommasith sends message of condolence to Lebanon.

Laos has sent a message of condolence to the people of Lebanon following a blast that killed hundreds and injured thousands on Tuesday.