Duterte lists reasons for seeking ML extension PRESIDENT Duterte yesterday formally asked Congress for another extension of his martial law (ML) declaration in Mindanao, this time lasting for a year, citing recruitment activities of the […]
Extreme poverty remains issue among vulnerable populations: WB Among countries with high levels of extreme poverty, Laos needs to invest more in basic education and promote financial inclusion while strengthening social assistance and resilience to […]
Singapore is already a smart nation, GovTech minister says People are not necessarily aware of how smart Singapore already is, said Minister-in-charge of the Government Technology Agency (GovTech) Janil Puthucheary as he took stock of […]
Duterte wants 1 more year of ML in Mindanao President Duterte has approved the recommendations of security officials and will seek a one-year extension of martial law in Mindanao to contain terrorism and other threats […]
The five-month-long battle to recapture Marawi in the Philippines after Islamic militants stormed the city serves to adequately highlight the need for the rapid deployment of security forces at times of threat. However, the […]
Cabinet orders urgent action to improve investment climate The government cabinet has ordered authorities in charge to speed up streamlining procedures to ease business operations and improve the investment climate. — Vientiane Times Lao and […]
Singapore’s AsiaMalls adopts QR payment In much of Asia, including Singapore and Hong Kong, merchants have multiple options to accept customer payments: cash, credit card, and stored value facilities in the form of e-wallets. — […]
Philippines threatens Sanofi with legal action over dengue vaccine The Philippines plans to sue Sanofi over its dengue fever vaccine in response to the French drugmaker’s warning that the drug could lead to severe infections […]
Chinese company assists development efforts in Laos A Chinese company which is keen to develop the Khonphapheng Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in southern Laos has granted US$1 million for the development of Champassak province. — […]
First 100G research backbone in Asia deployed Research and education facilities in Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan will be able to take advantage of a newly-deployed dedicated 100G subsea cable network provisioned by PCCW Global. […]
Duterte to order mass arrest of communists His officials said the terrorist classification of any group requires court approval, but President Duterte is already preparing for a roundup of communist peace consultants. — Philstar No […]
China: Pineapple seedlings from Basuo sold to Laos for the first time Recently, the Hainan Wanzhong Industry Company Ltd. produced 10,000 pineapple seedlings, worth 11,000 US dollars, and sold them to Laos for the first […]