Manila: The Philippines’ debt increased to 16.63 trillion pesos, approximately 290.3 billion U.S. dollars, as of February 2025, marking a 1.96 percent rise compared to January, the Philippines’ Bureau of Treasury announced on Tuesday. This escalation was primarily attributed to
Vientiane: Minister of Justice Phayvy Sibualipha recently met with newly appointed Lao Ambassadors who are set to take up positions in Japan, Singapore, Australia, Austria, Brunei, and ASEAN. The gathering aimed to discuss enhancing international cooperation within the justice sector.
Khongxedon: A consultation meeting was held on March 31 at the Khongxedon District Office to discuss the promotion and revitalization of Napong grilled chicken, a popular local dish of Saravan Province. The meeting, chaired by District Governor Samay Phothisane and
Hanoi: The Lao People’s Army has expressed a keen interest in learning from Vietnam’s experience in United Nations peacekeeping activities, as it aims to develop its own force to participate in UN peacekeeping operations. Lieutenant General Vanthong Bouttavong, Deputy Chief
Tangerang: Indonesia’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, Banten, is operating 98 auto gates to streamline immigration inspections during the annual Eid al-Fitr exodus. According to Lao News Agency, Johanes Fanny Satria Cahya Aprianto, head of the airport’s immigration office, stated
Incheon: Hyundai Steel Co., Republic of Korea’s second-biggest steelmaker, announced on Tuesday that it has temporarily shut down one of its three domestic steel reinforcement bar (rebar) plants due to low demand. The rebar plant located in Incheon, just west