Remove unnecessary barriers to improve business climate, DPM says Lao Deputy Prime Minister Dr Sonexay Siphandone has urged the Ministry of Industry and Commerce to accelerate improvement of the business climate by cutting the number […]
Genocide bad for business in Myanmar Myanmar is learning the hard way that accusations of ethnic cleansing and genocide are especially bad for business. — Asia Times Myanmar: 4 infographics on population, wealth, economy Recently […]
Indonesian students wanting to undertake postgraduate studies (Masters or PhD/Doctorate level) in Australia have until April 30 to submit their application for Australia Awards Scholarships (AAS), part of the Australian development cooperation program in Indonesia. […]
Tourist arrivals jumped by 18 per cent last year Last year, the tourism sector saw an 18-per-cent increase in tourist arrivals compared with the same period in 2016, said Myo Win Nyunt, director of the […]
Reuters reporters arrested in Myanmar due to appear in court Two Reuters journalists accused of violating Myanmar’s colonial-era Official Secrets Act are due in court on Thursday (Feb 1) as the prosecution presents more witnesses, […]
US slaps sanctions on Laos Golden Triangle ‘casino’ in bid to break up narco-empire The U.S. Treasury Department has slapped sanctions on a gambling empire hacked from the Laotian jungle which it said was involved […]
Hungary provides US$160 million loan for three projects The government of Hungary has provided a loan of more than US$160 million to support three projects in Laos.The loan agreement was signed yesterday in Vientiane between […]