Vientiane: In a strategic move to address ongoing economic challenges and foster financial sector development, Laos will host its first-ever “Lao Money Expo 2025” this December, organizers announced. The landmark event, officially named the Lao Money …
Day: October 2, 2025
Elon Musk Halfway to Becoming World’s First Trillionaire: Report
New york: Billionaire Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, is nearly halfway to becoming the planet’s first trillionaire, Forbes magazine reported Wednesday. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO became the first person to achieve a net worth of $500 billion, br…
Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki Volcano Erupts, Triggers Highest Aviation Alert
East nusa tenggara: Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano in Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara province erupted, spewing a column of ash up to 5 km high and prompting the highest aviation alert, the country’s Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation Cen…
Philippines Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 72 as Rescue Efforts Continue
Vientiane: The Philippine Office of Civil Defence has reported that the death toll from the 6.9-magnitude offshore earthquake that struck the country’s central region on the evening of September 30 has risen to 72. Rescue operations are ongoing as aut…
Vientiane Prepares for 2025 Boat Racing Festival and End of Buddhist Lent Celebrations
Vientiane: The annual Boat Racing Festival is set to take place from October 4 to 8, 2025, promising a vibrant celebration of Lao culture, community spirit, and economic development. Mr. Saengsathit Phimmueang, representative of the Chanthabouly Distr…
Japan Tightens License Conversion Rules for Foreign Drivers
Tokyo: The Japanese government has introduced stricter regulations for converting foreign driver’s licenses in response to a series of accidents involving foreign drivers. Under the new rules, nonresidents are no longer allowed to use the license conv…