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.
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Vientiane: 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 Center said….
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…
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…
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…
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…