Chinese President Xi Jinping called on Saturday for more effort and unity as the country enters a “new phase” in its approach to combating the pandemic, in his first comments to the public on COVID-19 since his government changed course three weeks ago and relaxed its rigorous policy of lockdowns and mass testing. China’s abrupt […]
Year: 2022
Cristiano Ronaldo Makes Big-Money Move to Saudi Arabian Club
Cristiano Ronaldo completed a lucrative move to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr on Friday in a deal that is a landmark moment for Middle Eastern soccer but will see one of Europe’s biggest stars disappear from the sport’s elite stage. Al Nassr posted a picture on social media of the five-time Ballon d’Or holding up […]
In 2022, AP Photographers Captured Pain of a Changing Planet
In 2022, photographers with The Associated Press captured signs of a planet in distress as climate change reshaped many lives. That distress was seen in the scarred landscapes in places where the rains failed to come. It was felt in walloping storms, land-engulfing floods, suffocating heat and wildfires no longer confined to a single season. […]
WHO Urges China to Share COVID Data
The World Health Organization met Chinese officials for talks on Friday about the surge in COVID-19 cases, urging them to share real-time data so other countries could respond effectively. The rise in infections in China has triggered concern around the globe and questions about its data reporting, with low official figures for cases and […]
NA approves 12 laws
The National Assembly approved at its ongoing 4th Ordinary Session on Thursday 12 laws including amendments to laws on Lawyers, Court Registry, State Inspection, and Science and Technology. Other adopted included laws on Museums, Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases, State Audit, Waterways, Military Prosecutor’s Office, Passports, Electronic Transactions, and Enterprises. Vice President of the […]
Japan to allow 3 more airports to conditionally accept H.K. flights
Japan’s transport ministry said Thursday the country will conditionally accept direct flights from Hong Kong to airports in Fukuoka, Naha and one near Sapporo after it had initially planned to ban them. The flights from Hong Kong can arrive at the three airports provided there are no passengers who have stayed in China’s mainland within […]
It’s time to discuss preparation for future pandemics
Since 2020, many countries in the world have faced with covid-19 and it has posed serious and unavoidable impacts on socio-economic development in many countries, either developed or developing. The outbreak of Covid-19 has brought about challenges for the world governments in various dimensions, including health, economy, education, and politics. It has caused larger difficulties […]
Sonexay named Prime Minister
Deputy Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has been elected as new Prime Minister succeeding Phankham Viphavanh. The nomination of Sonexay as the ninth Prime Minister of Laos won the most votes at the 4th Ordinary Session of the National Assembly this afternoon. Source: Lao News Agency
NA’s 4th Ordinary Session concludes
The 4th Ordinary Session of the National Assembly came to an end on Dec 30. The closing session of the three-week meeting witnessed the presence of President of the National Assembly Xaysomphone Phomvihane, Party Secretary General and State President Thongloun Sisoulith, and newly elected Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone. Cabinet members, other Party and government leaders, […]