London: A new edition of the ‘Screen Cuba: Films to Change the World’ festival is being launched today in the United Kingdom, showcasing a selection of notable films from Cuba’s rich cinematic history. The festival promises to present classic films from the 1960s to the present day, highlighting the island’s extensive contributions to the art … Read more
Camagey: Cuba’s 19th Theater Festival opens today in this Central city, as an attempt to delve as deep as possible into rooted artistic values of the island. The festival will start in the evening with the play ‘Escenas de Teatro Cubano’ (brief scenes from the Cuban Theater), by the Students of the Faculty of Theatrical … Read more
Jakarta: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has expressed his country’s ambition to join BRICS, the alliance of major emerging economies formed by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. This declaration was made during a speech at an Indonesia-Brazil business forum held in Brazil on November 17, where the President outlined Indonesia’s strategic intent to strengthen … Read more
MANILA: At least eight people have been reported dead and three others injured following the landfall of Typhoon Man-yi in the Philippines over the weekend, according to local authorities. The powerful storm impacted the country beginning on the night of November 16, causing widespread destruction. According to Lao News Agency, Typhoon Man-yi initially struck Catanduanes … Read more
Kampong Chhnang: Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia have commenced a collaborative search and rescue exercise at the Royal Gendarmerie of Cambodia Training Centre in the Chum Sen Rikreay area. This initiative, which began on November 18, is focused on “Rescue and relief activities at collapsed structures,” and is being conducted under the auspices of the three … Read more
Khammouan: The Governor of Khammouan Province, Mr. Vanxay Fongsavanh, warmly received a youth delegation from Vietnam’s Quang Ngai Province on November 18, 2024. The delegation, led by Mrs. Ho Thi Thu Thanh, President of the Vietnam Youth Association of Quang Ngai Province, was welcomed at the Khammouan Provincial Government Office. According to Lao News Agency, … Read more
Vientiane: The Ministry of Finance has announced substantial revenue growth for the first 10 months of 2024, with total revenue reaching 46.17 trillion kip, equating to 92% of the annual target. This figure represents 15.72% of the nation’s GDP, marking a 40% increase compared to the same period in 2023, when revenue totaled 13.08 trillion … Read more
Vientiane: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam Bui Thanh Son has sent a congratulatory message to Thongsavanh Phomvihane on his appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR. The announcement of Mr. Thongsavanh Phomvihane’s appointment took place during the ongoing 8th Ordinary Session of the 9th National Assembly of … Read more
Vientiane: The support of the Government of Japan, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is planning to build 12 evacuation centers in Khammouane, Salavan, and Champasack provinces over the next 3 years. According to Lao News Agency, the signing of the funding agreement took place in Vientiane on 19th November 2024. Mr. Koizumi Tsutomu, Ambassador … Read more
Havana: The Cuban Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the global initiatives of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), as it commemorates the 79th anniversary of the agency. The announcement was made through a message from the Cuban Foreign Ministry on its X profile, emphasizing Cuba’s dedication to UNESCO’s mission in … Read more
(KPL): The Republic of Korean railway workers will kick off a “work-to-rule” protest this week to demand higher pay and a bigger workforce, railway officials said Sunday. According to Lao News Agency, the Korean Railway Workers’ Union announced its plan to initiate the work-to-rule industrial action starting Monday. This form of protest, where employees perform … Read more
Kobe: Former Hyogo Governor Motohiko Saito has been reelected in the gubernatorial election held in western Japan, succeeding despite previous power abuse accusations that led to his loss of position. Saito defeated former Amagasaki Mayor Kazumi Inamura in a race that saw a record seven candidates vying for the position. According to Lao News Agency, … Read more