Panama city: Panama’s Ministry of the Environment (Miambiente) has announced a ban on the entry and sale of single-use plastic and polystyrene items in protected areas, effective January 1. The government initiative’s primary purpose is the protection…
Seoul: President Lee Jae Myung will deliver a budget speech this week to outline the government’s spending for next year, the presidential office said Monday. Lee is scheduled to make the speech on the 2026 budget bill Tuesday, during which he is expe…
Surabaya: Indonesian Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin has confirmed that Indonesia will soon produce 30 autonomous, or unmanned, submarines (KSOT) to guard “choke points” throughout Indonesian waters. Speaking at the Indonesian Navy Fleet II Comma…
Vientiane: A prayer and candle-lighting ceremony was held on November 1 at Phat Tich Pagoda in Vientiane to pray for communities affected by recent storms and floods in Vietnam’s northern and central provinces.
According to Lao News Agency, heavy r…
Luang prabang: The Luang Prabang Provincial Petanque Federation is intensively training its athletes in preparation for the 12th National Games, to be held in Vientiane Capital from November 15-25, 2025. The team has set an ambitious goal of winning a…
Vientiane: The National Organizing Committee for the 12th National Games continued the torch relay for the upcoming Vientiane Games 2025 on October 31, 2025, in Hadsayfong District, Vientiane Capital, marking the sixth district to host the event follo…
Beijing: Investors returned from the weekend in relatively good spirits after an upbeat end to October that saw China-US tensions ease, a Federal Reserve interest rate cut, and healthy earnings from market darlings including Amazon.
According to Lao…
Vientiane: The Lao People’s Democratic Republic will celebrate the 45th Anniversary of World Food Day 2025 and commemorate both the International Day and National Week for the Eradication of Poverty from November 7-8 in Vientiane Capital. This year’s …
Beijing: Two decades of green progress in the Asia-Pacific region highlight a significant transformation in energy use and environmental protection. Energy, as a cornerstone of this transformation, has seen APEC economies commit to improving efficienc…