Thai and Lao central banks ink MoU on banking supervision The central banks of Thailand and Laos on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding on banking supervision. — The Nation Asean, Germany conclude cooperation project […]
Survivors found two days after deadly building collapse As rescue teams began wrapping up their efforts here yesterday, hundreds of onlookers watched in amazement as two more victims of the deadly building collapse were found […]
Indonesia’s May imports decline 5.62 percent to reach US$14.53 billion Indonesia’s imports in May 2019 reached US$14.53 billion, a drop of 5.62 percent than that recorded a month earlier, according to the Central Agency of […]
One of the world’s longest established language schools is hoping to find fertile fields in Lao PDR with the signing of a master licensee agreement for the Pingu’s English-language teaching method. Developed by UK-based Linguaphone […]
US, Norway provide over 243 billion kip for unexploded ordnance clearance The governments of the United States and Norway and Fagforbundet will provide a grant of more than 243 billion kip (US$28,030,453) to support an […]
Death toll mounts to 24, including four females The deadly collapse of the under construction seven story building in Preak Sihanouville continued to climb when rescues pulled out the bodies of another dead workers last […]
Indonesia’s digital economy growth highest in ASEAN: Bekraf Indonesia has recorded the highest growth of digital economy among ASEAN member countries, with 90 percent of growth during 2015-2017, Deputy of Infrastructure of the Creative Economy […]
Can Laos manage its debt to China? Laos’ economy is growing, but without outside assistance, the country cannot compete with its ASEAN neighbours. — Asean Today Laos: New textbooks for 800,000 primary school students More […]
UN Experts Slam ‘Downward Trend’ in Cambodia’s Political Rights and Freedoms Two United Nations human rights experts expressed concern Wednesday about what they said is an escalating trend of repression by Cambodia’s government of dissent […]
Indonesia plans more tax breaks to lift GDP growth INDONESIA plans to cut several taxes to boost investment and accelerate economic growth, said the country’s finance minister, after noting the government’s 2019 growth target may […]
NA approves increase in tax-free income threshold The National Assembly has approved a government proposal to adjust the level at which people’s income is subject to tax. — Vientine Times (paywall) Laos, UK strengthen ties […]
Education Ministry issues dengue fever warning The Education Ministry is warning parents and teachers of an increased risk of children contracting dengue fever as the disease has wreaked havoc in the Kingdom. — Khmer Times […]