Bali: The administration of Bali, Indonesia’s premier tourist destination, has set an ambitious goal of becoming free from plastic waste by 2027, a senior official announced on June 16. The plan aims to transform Bali into a plastic-free paradise, enh…
Jakarta: The 2025 ASEAN-the Republic of Korea (RoK) Connectivity Forum opened in Jakarta on June 17. Themed ‘ASEAN-RoK Cooperation on Connectivity: Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity (MPAC) 2025 Review and Opportunities under the ASEAN Connectivity Str…
Vientiane: Lao PDR marked the International Day of the Midwife on June 18 with renewed commitment to maternal and newborn health. The event in Vientiane brought together government officials, health workers, and development partners.
According to La…
Vientiane: The Ministry of Energy and Mines has merged with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, following decisions made at a key meeting held on June 16, 2025. The meeting took place at Electricite du Laos, chaired by Mr. Phoxay Sayasone, Minister…
Vientiane: Indonesia is stepping up its measures to achieve malaria-free status by 2030, currently focusing on reducing cases in the country’s easternmost region of Papua.
According to Lao News Agency, the Southeast Asian country reportedly has the …
Bangkok: From the mountains of Bhutan to the shores of Tuvalu, countries across Asia and the Pacific are confronting a common challenge: transforming their agrifood systems to meet growing demands while safeguarding natural resources for future genera…
Vientiane: Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Minh Tam met with leaders of Lao media outlets and Vietnam News Agency (VNA) representative office in Vientiane on June 17 to enhance cooperation. Ambassador Tam emphasized the meeting’s significance in …
Vientiane: The National Assembly is considering a new General Education Law intended to enhance the management and quality of education throughout Lao PDR. The draft law was introduced on June 18, 2025, during the 9th Ordinary Session of the 9th Natio…