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…
Month: October 2025
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…
ADB Revises Laos’ Growth Down to 3.7 pct for 2025
Vientiane: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised its economic growth projections for Laos downward, pointing to persistent debt vulnerabilities, weak external demand, and ongoing trade tensions as key factors tempering the nation’s recovery. In…
Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Extends Congratulations on China’s 76th National Day
Vientiane: On September 29, 2025, Mr. Maithong Thammavongsa, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, led a delegation to the Embassy of China in Vientiane to extend congratulations on the occasion of the 76th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Repu…
Datavault AI Signs MOU with Korea Aerospace University to Pioneer Digital Credentialing and Aerospace Innovation
Agreement launches Korea’s first digital pilot verification initiative, leveraging quantum supercomputing and digital twins for next-gen aviation Datavault AI and Korea Aerospace University Enter Strategic Partnership Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT) CEO and Co-founder Nathaniel Bradley and Korea Aerospace University President, Hee-Young Hurr, sign a MOU to pioneer digital credentialing and aerospace innovation. BEAVERTON, Ore., Oct. […]