Japan’s Panasonic Corp. selected Kansas as the location for a multibillion-dollar mega-factory to produce electric vehicle batteries for Tesla and other carmakers, Governor Laura Kelly announced Wednesday.The decision comes five months after the Democr…
US Regulators OK New COVID Shot Option From Novavax
The U.S. is getting another COVID-19 vaccine choice as the Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday cleared Novavax shots for adults.Novavax makes a more traditional type of shot than the three other COVID-19 vaccines available for use in the U.S. — a…
Meta continues second year of LaoHelpLaoByMeta online campaign to help local entrepreneurs
Meta in partnership with Lao ICT and Digital Association (LIDA) and Httpool Laos, the company’s business partner and specialist in digital marketing will hold from Jul 14-16 a three-day online experience with interactive video series offering digital b…
Four Lao students set for Erasmus scholarship adventure
Yesterday, the European Union Ambassador to Laos, Ms. Ina Marciulionyte, congratulated in person and online four Lao students for winning the EU scholarship – Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD).The four top-notch awardees include Ms Anoulack CH…
‘Succession’ Tops Emmy Nominations, ‘Squid Game’ Also Scores
Succession” received a leading 25 Emmy nominations Tuesday, but the satirical drama about the rich and ruthless has a landmark rival in “Squid Game,” the first non-English language series to vie for television’s top honor.”Squid Game,” a South Korea-se…
U.S., NORWAY CONTINUE TO SUPPORT UXO CLEARANCE IN LAO PDR
The Government of the United States of America and the Government of Norway have continued their long-term commitments to supporting the unexploded ordnance (UXO) sector in Lao PDR, with a combined total of over USD $9.1 million committed to Norwegian …
Iran Arrests Third Outspoken Filmmaker in Escalating Crackdown
Iran has arrested an internationally renowned filmmaker, several newspapers reported Tuesday, the third Iranian director to be locked up in less than a week as the government escalates a crackdown on the country’s celebrated cinema industry.The arrest …
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy remains a challenge in Savannakhet’s localities
Authorities of Phine, Phalanxay and Xonbouly continue to face challenges in increasing Covid-19 vaccination coverage with vaccine hesitancy being among the most common barriers, according to the Deputy Director of the Savannakhet Provincial Health Depa…