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US stocks retreated amid trade frictions with President Trump sending out tariff letters - Newsquawk Asia-Pac Market Open
US stocks declined amid trade tensions between the US and its trading partners with President Trump sending letters to over a dozen countries announcing tariff levels ranging from 25% to 40%, while the tariff levels on the countries were...

Backpacker breaks silence, demands global action after fatal Laos methanol poisonings
A British woman who narrowly survived a lethal methanol poisoning incident in Laos last year has spoken publicly for the first time, calling on authorities around the globe to roll out airport safety campaigns to prevent similar tragedies. Bethany...

Wall Street drops on Trump tariff threats, Musk political move
REUTERS/JEENAH MOON A trader works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, today. Wall Street’s major indexes closed sharply lower today, after President Donald Trump announced hefty tariffs against Japan, South Korea...

Military units respond to heavy rain in Northern region and Thanh Hoa province
Accordingly, on June 30 and July 1, the Northern region and Thanh Hoa province experienced moderate to heavy rain. From 19:00 on June 30 to 3:00 on July 1, several locations recorded over 100mm of rain, including Thu Lum (Lai Chau), Tien Nguyen...

Donald Trump slaps South Africa with 30% tariff from 1 August, Mzansi amused by US President's plans
US President Donald Trump has announced a new set of tariffs for some countries, including South Africa The United States of America President is set to hit the country with a 30% tariff, which will take effect from 1 August 2025 South Africans...
Laos, Vietnam to boost long-standing friendship
VIENTIANE, July 2 (Xinhua) -- High-ranking officials from Laos and Vietnam convened in southern Laos' Champasak province for the 30th meeting of special task forces of both governments to discuss ongoing efforts to strengthen a special friendship...

Trump sends 25-pct tariff letters to Malaysia, Japan, Korea, 40-pct to Laos, Myanmar
ECONOMYNEXT – President Donald Trump has charged tariffs of 25 percent on exports from Malaysia, Japan, Korea and Kazakhstan according to letters posted on his social media channel. South Africa was charged 35 percent, also on form letters....

Trump Tariffs: US President unveils tariff storm — 25%–40% duties on imports from 14 countries starting August 1
US President Donald Trump on Monday (July 7) sent formal letters to a number of countries, including Japan and South Korea, announcing new tariffs ranging from 25% to 40% on imports, effective August 1. The move marks a renewed push to force new...

'Utter buffoon': 'Senile' Trump mocked over letters he had 'no legal authority' to send
On Monday, President Donald Trump sent official letters to the governments of multiple countries announcing new tariffs specifically for their nations' exports to the United States. Trump posted images of the letters to his Truth Social account,...

US completes deportation of eight men to South Sudan after legal wrangling
Eight men deported from the US in May and held under guard for weeks at an American military base in the African nation of Djibouti while their legal challenges played out in court have reached the Trump administration’s intended destination,...

Vientiane Province Mandates Illegal Vehicles Registeration
Owners of illegal or undocumented vehicles in Muen district, Vientiane Province, must register their vehicles within 45 days of 30 June, following a new directive issued by local authorities. The order is part of a broader campaign to crack down...

Nepal to play two international friendlies against Bangladesh in September
KATHMANDU: The Nepali national men’s football team is set to face Bangladesh in two international friendly matches on September 6 and 9 at the Dasharath Stadium in Kathmandu. These matches fall under FIFA’s international match window and are...

India News | Exploring All Possibilities to Achieve Better Connectivity with Bay of Bengal: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal
Guwahati (Assam) [India], July 7 (ANI): The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, emphasised exploring all possibilities to achieve better connectivity through waterways with the Bay of Bengal to benefit people of...

Modi reviews ASEAN trade deal with Malaysian PM, engages with Cuban leader
Rio de Janeiro: The review of the ASEAN-India FTA figured during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s talks with his Malaysian counterpart Anwar bin Ibrahim on the sidelines of the BRICS summit. The two leaders reviewed progress in bilateral relations,...

Exploring all possibilities to achieve better connectivity with Bay of Bengal: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, emphasised exploring all possibilities to achieve better connectivity through waterways with the Bay of Bengal to benefit people of North-East who are in the trading sector....

Government Officials Undergo Water Rescue Training as Rainy Season Starts
From 30 June to 2 July, officials from key government agencies in Laos, including the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare, participated in a specialized training on water rescue operations. This comes...

Laos steps up AI application in education development
Hanoi (VNA) – A symposium highlighting practical applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in education was held in Laos on June 30, aiming to enhance awareness of AI among principals and teachers from private schools nationwide. Hosted by the...

Guizhou Strengthens Tourism Ties with Laos, Thailand, and Malaysia in Regional Exchange
KPL The Department of Tourism of Guizhou Province, China, recently hosted a high-level regional tourism exchange event, bringing together 55 tourism-related organizations from Laos, Thailand, and Malaysia. The initiative aimed to strengthen...

Meliá Hotels International targets Asia-Pacific expansion with luxury focus
Meliá Hotels International (MHI) is increasing its presence in Asia-Pacific, with one in every three new properties planned for the luxury segment. This includes the regional debut of its Paradisus by Meliá and The Meliá Collection brands,...

Public-Private Partnership Enhances Worker Health Services in Laos
KPL The Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare has taken a major step toward improving occupational health in Laos by partnering with the Vientiane-Beijing Medical Center Limited. (KPL) The Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare has taken a major step...