Tokyo: A grand ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) and Japan was held on January 22, 2025, in Tokyo, Japan. The event was attended by Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandon…
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Indonesia Extends Electric Motorcycle Conversion Incentives Into 2025
Hanoi: Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources on January 21 confirmed that incentives for electronic motorcycle conversion will continue in 2025 to foster the growth of the country’s electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem. Eniya Listiani Dewi, …
Tet 2025 Sees Noi Bai Airport Braced for Passenger Traffic Boom
Hanoi: Noi Bai International Airport is bracing for an anticipated surge in passenger traffic during the Lunar New Year (Tet) 2025, with daily figures projected to reach up to 100,000 travellers on peak days.
According to Lao News Agency, the airpo…
Thai Tourism Sector Urges Shorter Visa-Free Stay for Chinese Tourists
Bangkok: Thai tourism operators have called on the government to reduce the visa-free length of stay for Chinese tourists from 60 days to 15 days to address concerns over illegal employment. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, Governor of the Tourism Authority of …
Republic of Korea Launches Ambitious Bio Dataset Initiative Targeting 1 Million Participants by 2032
Seoul: The Republic of Korea has announced a groundbreaking public-private collaboration to amass biological data from 1 million individuals by the year 2032. This initiative aims to bolster the global competitiveness of Korea’s bio industry, as confi…
Samsung Biologics 2024 Net Profit Surges 26 Percent on Record Sales
Seoul: Samsung Biologics Co., a biotech arm of the Republic of Korea’s Samsung Group, has reported a significant 26.3 percent increase in its 2024 net profit, amounting to 1.08 trillion won (US$753 million). This growth is attributed to record sales a…