Vientiane: Authorities in Saravane Province and Lakonepheng District are accelerating relief efforts for families impacted by a severe storm that struck on April 9. The local government has focused on repairing and rebuilding damaged homes, aiming to …
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Deaths in River Shipwreck in the DRC Rise to 148
Kinshasa: The death toll from the fire-related sinking of a boat on the Congo River in the Democratic Republic of Congo this week has risen to 148.
According to Lao News Agency, these deaths are in addition to approximately 100 people who are missin…
Incheon Airport Achieves Third Place in Global Passenger Traffic Rankings
Incheon: Republic of Korea’s Incheon International Airport reached a significant milestone last year by ranking third in international passenger traffic, marking its highest position since opening in 2001, according to the airport’s operator.
Accord…
Ex-DP Leader Lee Vows to Expand Research Budget
Seoul: Former Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung pledged to expand South Korea’s research and development (R and D) budget on Monday, vowing to make the country a global leader in an era of intensifying technology competition. Lee, who declared his…
Indonesia Discovers New Gas Fields, Eases Reliance on Imported Energy
Jakarta: The upstream oil and gas task force of Indonesia (SKK Migas) has announced the discovery of two gas fields with significant potential to produce a mixture of propane and butane, which will be used as raw materials for liquefied petroleum gas …
Thailand Introduces Mandatory Digital Arrival Cards for Foreign Tourists
Bangkok: Thai authorities have issued a reminder to all foreign tourists planning to visit the country that they will need to complete a Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) at least three days prior to their arrival, starting April 28 for those arriv…