Seoul: The Constitutional Court announced on Wednesday that it will conduct the first formal hearing for Prime Minister Han Duck-soo’s impeachment trial on February 19. The lead justice for the case, Kim Hyung-du, revealed this decision during a preparatory hearing, urging the legal representatives for both Han and the National Assembly to submit the requisite […]
Day: February 6, 2025
Foreign Participation Highlighted at 33rd Book Fair in Cuba
Havana: South Africa, as guest country of honor, will have a large participation in the 33rd International Book Fair Havana 2025, scheduled from February 13 to 23, and more than 40 nations will be represented here. According to Lao News Agency, there will be 400 foreign guests at the event, in which South Africa leads […]
Indonesia Unveils National Cancer Action Plan to Tackle Rising Cancer Cases
Jakarta: Indonesian Deputy Health Minister Dante Saksono Harbuwono announced on February 4 that the government has launched the National Cancer Action Plan 2024-2034. This plan aims to address the increasing incidence of cancer and alleviate the growing burden on the country’s healthcare system. According to Lao News Agency, cancer remains one of the leading causes […]
Singapore Banks Turn to AI to Overcome KYC Challenges
Guangzhou: Banks in Singapore are increasingly turning to AI and automation to enhance services and address client losses due to inefficiencies in Know Your Customer (KYC) processes. According to Lao News Agency, banks in the city-state have experienced the highest client loss rates globally due to KYC-related delays. Financial institutions are also under growing pressure […]
Vietnam-India Trade Reaches 15 Billion USD in 2024
Hanoi: Trade turnover between Vietnam and India reached around 15 billion USD in 2024, marking a 4.5% increase compared to 2023, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs. According to Lao News Agency, Vietnam’s exports to India amounted to 9.06 billion USD, up 7.6% year-on-year, while imports from India stood at 5.8 billion USD, […]
PM Receives Roundtable Meeting Delegation in Vientiane
Vientiane: On February 5, Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone received a courtesy call from the Roundtable Meeting delegation, led by Minister of Planning and Investment Phet Phomphiphak. Welcoming the delegation, Prime Minister Sonexay emphasized the significance of the meeting for Laos, noting that it provides an important opportunity to review progress on the implementation of the […]