Vientiane: Inflation in Laos dropped to 8.3 percent in May, down from 11.1 percent in April, according to the latest figures released by the Lao Statistics Bureau. The decline signals some relief for consumers amid ongoing economic pressures.
Accord…
Vientiane: Mahosot Hospital in Laos and Fuwai Cardiovascular Hospital in China’s Yunnan Province have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at improving the quality of healthcare services, with a special focus on cardiovascular treatment. T…
Kuala Lumpur: The 46th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit began in Malaysia’s capital, emphasizing the importance of regional integration and resilience against trade and economic disruptions.
According to Lao News Agency, the sum…
Seoul: In a significant step toward strengthening regional trade and connectivity, Penang Port Sdn Bhd and Thanaleng Dry Port Co., Ltd. of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) on May 25. The agreement…
Beijing: Mr. Liang Jianjun, Deputy Director of the Department of Asian Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, reaffirmed China’s strong focus on neighborhood diplomacy, particularly with ASEAN member states, duri…
Mpumalanga: Under South Africa’s pro tempore presidency, the second meeting of the G20 Research and Innovation Working Groups and the Bioeconomy Initiative began today in the eastern South African province of Mpumalanga. The conference, which runs unt…