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- World News
Four people reportedly arrested during Laos’ second-largest illegal drugs bust last week
Four people were arrested during the second-largest seizure of illegal…
- World News
Smoke blankets over Laos capital Vientiane, landfill fire releases toxic fumes
Clouds of toxic smoke billowed over the Laos capital of…
- World News
Laos workers to return Thailand as borders reopen for migrants from neighbouring countries
For the first time since the onset of the Covid-19…
- World News
Spike in Covid clusters at Malaysia schools, many parents still concerned with vaccinating children
Covid-19 is on the rise at a number of schools…
- Thailand News
Thailand won’t allow entrance exam makeups, other Asian countries do
Thai students planning to take their university entrance exams must…
- World News
Indonesia calls for tougher sentences in child abuses as cases rise
The judiciary of Indonesia was slammed by right groups when…
- World News
Samsung removes ad in Singapore of drag queen hugging Muslim mother
Following the outcry from socially conservative groups, South Korean electronics…
- World News
American retail giant Walmart shows interest in Laos
Walmart might be moving to Laos. An American multinational retail conglomerate,…
- Transport News
Rail to connect Thailand to China delayed 3 years to 2026
With recent plans fast-tracked to build a bridge to connect…
- Bangkok News
Thai baht rises as officials consider resumption of Test & Go
Thailand saw strength in its currency “baht” today as expectations…
- World News
More than 349,000 people displaced due to violence in Myanmar since February coup
Official figures from the United Nations Office for the Coordination…
- World News
Philippines sets “no vaccine, no ride” policy for Manila public transportation
If you’re in the Philippines, you’ll need to show your…
- World News
More than 5,000 Singapore students aged 5 to 6 signed up for vaccinations
A representative from the Early Childhood Development Agency told Singapore…
- World News
Indonesia joins hands with Japan to promote clean energy
The bilateral relationship between Japan and Indonesia has taken the…
- World News
Famous African rat Magawa that tracks down landmines in Cambodia dies
The famous African mine detection rat named Magawa, who has…
- World News
Vietnam gives green light to US$15 billion stimulus plan for economic recovery
The parliament of Vietnam has approved a stimulus package worth…
- World News
Laos PM visited Vietnam’s capital for three days to enchance bilateral relations
Laos Prime Minster, Phankham Viphavanh, has visited Hanoi for three…
- Destination Guide
Thailand ranks as the best country in Asia to retire – International Living magazine
Is Thailand the best country in Asia to retire? Some…
- World News
Laos reports first case of Omicron strain, traveller from overseas
Laos reported its first Omicron case yesterday involving a woman…
- World News
US CDC’s travel advisory changed to “level 4” after Covid situation considered “unknown”
The US’s CDC may have stirred another controversy, at least…
- World News
Vietnam welcomes over 1,700 travellers on the first three days of international flights resumption
Following the resumption of 11 flights by the Civil Aviation…
- World News
Laos adds 14 more countries to its Travel Green Zone entry scheme
Laos officially reopened to international tourists on January 1, and…
- World News
Cambodian PM will not be allowed to meet Myanmar’s ousted leader, junta says
Cambodia’s PM Hun Sen is barred from meeting the former…
- World News
Travellers who break Philippines quarantine rules face US$1,000 fine or 6 months in jail
The Philippines has issued a warning to incoming travellers that…
