Authorities in Laos Destroy 4.2 Hectare Marijuana Farm
By Phayboune Thanabouasy THE LAOTIAN TIMES Thu, November 4, 2021 Authorities destroy a marijuana plantation in Bolikhamxay Province, Laos (Photo: KPL) Authorities have destroyed a large marijuana plantation over four […]
ADB Donors Pledge USD 665 Million to Support ASEAN Green Recovery
By Latsamy Phonevilay THE LOATIAN TIMES Wed, November 3, 2021 Four Asian Development Bank donors have pledged USD 665 million for green infrastructure development in Southeast Asia, which is one […]
Indonesia steps up fight against climate change
Sheena Suparman The Jakarta Post Sat, October 30, 2021 JAKARTA – President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has pledged that Indonesia is fully committed to controlling climate change, including reducing emissions by […]
ASEAN Summits Conclude with Focus on Post-COVID-19 Recovery
TEMPO.CO Fri, October 29, 2021 BANDAR SRI BEGAWAN, Brunei – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) concluded its 38th and 39th summits and related summits on Thursday, Oct. 28, with […]
Authorities Seize a Record Haul of Drugs in the Golden Triangle
By CTN News CHIANG RAI TIMES Fri, October 29, 2021 Police in Laos have seized a record haul of drugs in the Golden Triangle region, security officials in Thailand confirmed […]
Laos to Prioritize Vietnam and China When Restarting International Tourism
By Latsamy Phonevilay THE LAOTIAN TIMES October 29, 2021 Tourists visit a waterfall in Luang Prabang. VIENTIANE – Laos has said it will prioritize international tourists from Vietnam, China, and […]
Public Health Ministry to push Thailand as internationally-recognized medical marijuana hub, starting from November
By Nop Meechukhun PATTAYA NEWS Friday, 29 October 2021 Thailand’s Public Health Ministry will carry the medical marijuana hub policy into effect, following an idea from Public Health Minister Anutin […]
Myanmar Junta Supporters Hold Rallies in Military-Dominated Cities
By The Irrawaddy Mon, October 25, 2021 Military supporters before their rally in Meiktila on October 25. NAYPYITAW – Pro-junta rallies were held on Monday in the Myanmar capital Naypyitaw […]
Cambodia lifts 15 months long ban on flights from Malaysia, Philippines and Indonesia
KHMER TIMES October 24, 2021 PHNOM PENH – Cambodia has lifted the temporary flights ban from Malaysia, Philippines and Indonesia. The lifting is effective from 23rd of October and the […]
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