Laos confirms first cases of African swine fever, Asia News,PARIS – Laos has reported its first cases of African swine fever (ASF), confirming outbreaks in the southern province of Saravane, the Paris-based World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) said on Thursday. The southeast Asian country repo
Myanmar's Suu Kyi woos investors to crisis-hit Rakhine, decries 'negative' focus, Asia News,NGAPALI BEACH, MYANMAR – Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi called for investment in the crisis-hit western state of Rakhine on Friday (Feb 22), saying the world had \”focused narrowly on negative
World rushes aid to tsunami-hit Tonga as drinking water, food runs short, World News,WELLINGTON/SYDNEY – More ships and aircraft carrying aid are due to arrive in Tonga in coming days as the international community responds to calls for urgent assistance from the Pacific island nation following a de
Taiwanese 'graffiti village' eases elderly loneliness, Asia News,Nestled in the mist-covered foothills of Taiwan's central mountain range, Ruan Chiao village is virtually devoid of young people, but artist Wu Tsun-hsien is coaxing the Instagram generation back by transforming local ho
