VIENTIANE: President Thongloun Sisoulith has extended New Year greetings to Lao citizens, emphasizing unity and resilience amid the challenges faced in 2024. The message, directed to Lao people of all ethnicities and foreign friends in Laos, underscor…
Day: January 2, 2025
Economic Policy in 2025 to Focus on ‘Stable Management’ Amid Slow Growth Projection
SEOUL: The Republic of Korea’s economy is forecast to expand by 1.8 percent this year, the government said Thursday, emphasizing “stable management” as its primary policy focus amid unprecedented levels of uncertainty. The latest projection for Asia’s…
Cuban Priests Reveal 2025 Prophecies in Annual Yoruba Ceremony
HAVANA: Cuban priests of the Yoruba religion have announced the main prophecy for Cuba and the world for the year 2025, predicting “a kind of firm and secure health on the earth plane.”
According to Lao News Agency, the traditional ceremony to revea…
Thailand Joins BRICS as Official Partner, Enhancing International Collaboration
BANGKOK: Thailand will officially become a partner of BRICS starting January 1, marking a significant step in its international diplomatic and economic engagements, as announced by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs on December 30.
According to La…
Vietjet Announces 100% Off Tickets for Spring Travel Across Vietnam
HANOI: In a move set to delight travelers, Vietjet Air has announced a promotional offer of 100% off on hundreds of thousands of tickets for flights across Vietnam. This enticing deal, geared towards the New Year 2025 celebrations, is designed to attr…
Vietnam and Laos Set Stage for 47th Intergovernmental Committee Meeting
HANOI: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son of Vietnam and visiting Lao Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith met in Hanoi to finalize plans for the 47th meeting of the Vietnam-Laos Intergovernmental Committee. The m…