Hanoi: The 34th Vietnam International Trade Fair (Vietnam Expo 2025) kicked off in Hanoi, bringing together major brands in digital transformation and technology solutions. Hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and organised by VINEXAD JSC, the…
Day: April 3, 2025
Number of Foreign Visitors to Republic of Korea for Medical Treatment Hits Record High Last Year: Data
Seoul: The number of foreigners traveling to Republic of Korea for medical treatment reached a new high in 2024, government data showed Wednesday, with their visits believed to have created an economic value of up to 14 trillion won (US$9.55 billion)….
ADB and Lao PDR Partner in Workshop to Boost Resilient Economic Growth
Vientiane: The Asian Development Bank (ADB), in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, hosted a two-day Workshop on Scaling Up Financing for Resilient Growth in the Lao PDR. The event gathered over 100 senior government officials, development par…
Vietnamese Party Chief to Honor Former Laotian President in Vientiane
Vientiane: General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam is set to lead a high-ranking delegation from Vietnam to Vientiane on April 3. The delegation aims to pay respects to Khamtay Siphandone, the former President of t…
Three New Protected Areas Declared in Cuba
Havana: Three new areas-a Cuabales mountain range, a migratory bird refuge, and a coral reef spanning over 20,000 hectares-in the province of Pinar del Ro, western Cuba, have been declared protected, it was reported today. These areas include the Sie…
Laos Faces Water Challenges Amid Abundant Resources
Vientiane: Water is essential for life, yet approximately four billion people – about two-thirds of the global population – are currently facing severe water scarcity. In contrast, Laos is endowed with abundant water resources, with around 80% of the …