China aims to scale up infrastructure construction in uniquely strategic Laos to accelerate trade and investment throughout Southeast Asia as Chinese businesses scout for space to grow offshore, analysts said. Laos, relatively undeveloped and small at just 7.4 million people, matters to Beijing because it shares borders not only with China, but also with the … Read more
Ms Kang from Singapore Polytechnic said the situation “forced us to think on our feet, be adaptable and patient, and rely on non-verbal communication such as hand gestures, drawings, and demonstrations”. Her team also learnt basic Laotian phrases, which helped build mutual respect and deeper connections with their hosts. Apart from language barrier issues, the … Read more
China’s commercial aircraft have received interest from Laos, after Premier Li Qiang rolled his sleeves up to promote the symbol of advanced Chinese manufacturing and technology during his Southeast Asia tour. In a joint communique with China’s Southeast Asian neighbour on Saturday, the countries agreed to strengthen cooperation under China’s Belt and Road Initiative and … Read more
VIENTIANE: Singaporeans need to brace themselves and be mentally prepared that things may go wrong in this “turbulent and difficult phase of development worldwide” amid a “new Cold War”, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Saturday (Oct 12). Speaking to reporters on the final day of his visit to Vientiane, Laos, Mr Wong said that world … Read more
Australian businesses welcomed the removal of China’s trade impediments on its live lobsters, which are set to be dropped after more than three years following a meeting between Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday. The unofficial import ban will be lifted by the end of the year, and a timeline … Read more
PM Narendra Modi will visit Laos for India-Asean Summit on October 10-11 to commemorate 10 years of India’s Act East Policy, emphasising India’s support for ‘Freedom of Navigation in the South China Sea region’ amid China-Philippines territorial disputes that may snowball into a bigger conflict. At the summit, the PM will underline that India supports … Read more
With the past few years for Lee having consisted of constant training while balancing school – until she left over health concerns – overcoming multiple medical issues and caring for her paralysed father, it is evident she is nothing if not resilient. Lee in an advert for her LoveShackFancy capsule collection. She made history for … Read more
New Delhi: India has given a new momentum to its Act East Policy under Modi 3.0 with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visiting Laos for East Asia & Asean meetings and NSA Ajit Doval attending the Bimstec NSA meet in Myanmar and visiting Vietnam simultaneously this week.These visits took place ahead of the Vietnamese PM’s … Read more
Iceland’s Eyjafjallajökull volcano gained worldwide attention when it erupted in the spring of 2010. Aircraft were grounded and newsreaders struggled with a collection of letters that would score highly in a game of Scrabble. Smoke and ash billow from Iceland’s Eyjafjallajökull volcano on April 21, 2010. Photo: AFP The BBC suggested that “AY-uh-fyat-luh-YOE-kuutl-uh” was a … Read more
BANGKOK: Sixteen undernourished Asiatic black bear cubs have been found in a home in Laos capital Vientiane by a conservation charity, the largest rescue of the year. The clutch of cubs, also known as moon bears after the white crescent of fur across their chests, are classified as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List of … Read more
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