Tokyo: Japan will initiate a prearrival screening process for visa-free travelers starting in fiscal 2028, aiming to further enhance its burgeoning inbound tourism sector, as announced by the Justice Ministry. According to Lao News Agency, the government intends to streamline

Seoul: Republic of Korea has suspended imports of poultry and related products from Brazil after a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak was confirmed at a commercial farm in the country, the agriculture ministry said Saturday. The Ministry of Agriculture,

Vientiane: Indonesia is focusing on increasing domestic coffee production, with the goal of overtaking Vietnam as the world’s second-largest coffee producer, according to Coordinating Minister for Food Zulkifli Hasan. According to Lao News Agency, Indonesia currently holds the position of

Hanoi: An exhibition featuring President Ho Chi Minh in fine arts is being held at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi, as part of commemorative activities marking the 135th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890-2025).

Vientiane: A handover ceremony for medical equipment and vaccines valued at 10.2 million Chinese yuan was held on May 16, 2025, at the Prime Minister’s Office. The donation was provided by the China-ASEAN Economic Development Association and the Lao Asian

Vientiane: A two-day meeting to review the draft amendment of the Law on Public Prosecutors was held on May 16-17, 2025, under the chairmanship of Mr. Khamphaeng Vilaphan, President of the Law Committee of the National Assembly. The session brought