PM highlights significance of connectivity for regional ties Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has reaffirmed that regional connectivity will be realised after the completion of railways linking China to Asean member nations. — Vientiane Times Vietnamese […]
Myanmar’s tourism proposals offer small gestures but miss the elephant in the room At the opening of the Myanmar Tourism Conference, Vice President U Henry Van Thio addressed those in attendance. — Asean Today Myanmar […]
Singapore loses top spot to US in global ranking of digital competitiveness Singapore lost the top spot and dropped to second place in a digital competitiveness ranking of 63 economies, pipped by the United States […]
New law sets public debt at not more than 25 percent of revenue The government will be the only authority to determine the size of public debt, which must not be over 25 percent of […]
Myanmar not meeting ‘minimal standards’ Myanmar has not met the minimum standards in investigating or prosecuting those engaged in the violence against the Rohingyas, said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein […]
Singapore top cyber attack target during Trump-Kim talks: Report Singapore was the top cyber attack target around the world during the Trump-Kim summit, with the country experiencing close to 40,000 attacks during the June 12 […]
Govt spends over 2.5 trillion kip on rural development The government invested over 2 trillion kip in 1,600 projects relating to rural development and poverty eradication in 2016 and 2017, authorities in charge told the […]
Myanmar punishes 16 “fake reporters“ Myanmar authorities have taken legal action against some 16 people for extortion and unlawful acts disguised as special reporters and crime reporters, according to Ministry of Home Affairs. — Khmer […]
Singapore The World’s Safest Country to Live (HD video) A survey by global consulting and research company Gallup has found Singapore the world’s safest country to live in. According to the 2018 Global Law and […]
A survey by global consulting and research company Gallup has found Singapore the world’s safest country to live in. According to the 2018 Global Law and Order report 94 per cent of Singaporeans surveyed said […]
If you mention ‘Singapore’ to almost anyone the country’s rapid economic growth, towering skyscrapers, rule of (by) law, and general orderliness are likely among the topics most often raised. However, Singapore has a dark, […]
Laos proposes new Mekong hydropower project Laos will undertake a prior consultation with Mekong River Commission (MRC) members over a new Mekong hydropower project, the MRC Secretariat announced this week. — Vientiane Times Tourism in […]