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Asean News Headlines as at 8pm on Sunday (April 11)
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Sunday (April 11)
Vietnam: Da Nang's Central city to develop an international finance centre
The central city’s people’s committee and the Import-Export Pan Pacific Group (IPPG) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the development of an international and regional finance centre in Da Nang to attract investors in the future.
Over 140,000 Covid-19 tests conducted in Laos; two virus cases confirmed on Sunday (April 11)
Laos reported two new Covid-19 cases, bringing the total number in the country to 51, according to Lao Ministry of Health on Sunday. It also confirmed 140,510 tests for Covid-19 since January 2020,
An engineering marvel - China builds green rail linking Laos
Enveloped in a virgin forest of southwest China, a 5,800m-long tunnel has been drilled as part of the China-Laos railway while minimizing the impact on the environment.
New Lao PM holds discussions with Thai counterpart to strengthen traditional ties
New Laos Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh held phone conversations with his Thai counterpart Gen. Prayut Chan-O-Cha to strengthen traditional friendship and cooperation between Laos and Thailand, Lao News Agency (KPL) has reported.
Asean News Headlines as at 8pm on Saturday (April 10)
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Saturday (April 10)
US$1mil to feed returning migrant workers
The World Food Programme (WFP) has committed US$1mil (RM4.14mil) to the Ministry of Health for the provision of meals to returning migrant labourers temporarily housed in quarantine centres in Vientiane, Bokeo, Savannakhet, Champassak and Xayaboury provinces.
Feasibility study for eco agriculture project gets under way
The government has given the green light to Jia Run Agricultural Development Co Ltd to carry out a feasibility study for an ecological agriculture development project in Sanamxay district, Attapeu province.
M’sians bag three global film fest awards
A YOUNG copywriter’s ability to conceptualise the feeling of frustration into music has won him the “Best Original Music Award” at Malaysia’s first international film festival for youths.
Laos now perceived to be the third most corrupt country in the Asean bloc in 2020, says Transparency International
According to a report by Transparency International, publisher of the corruption perception index of 180 countries worldwide, Laos ranks 134 with a transparency score of just 29, reports the Laotian Times.
