MSMEs in Laos face ongoing challenges, including limited access to finance, complex administrative procedures, and poor business documentation, according to Vice President Pany Yathotou.
Saudi Arabia is making a massive bet on becoming a global AI powerhouse
Humain is setting out to make Saudi Arabia the world’s third-largest AI market, after the United States and China. It’s a bold ambition for a newcomer to the industry, but its CEO argues the Kingdom’s ...
Iran’s president says Tehran will rebuild its nuclear facilities
Tehran will rebuild its nuclear facilities "with greater strength", Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian told state media on Sunday, adding that the country does not seek a nuclear ...
Turkey Set to Call for Action on Gaza as Soon as Possible, Source Says
ISTANBUL (Reuters) -Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is expected to call at a meeting in Istanbul on Monday for arrangements to be made as soon as possible to ensure the security and ...
Pentagon chief urges closer ties with Vietnam amid prolonged arms supply talks
The United States wants deeper military ties with Vietnam, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Sunday at the start of a visit to Hanoi, amid prolonged talks for the potential supply of ...
Canada and Philippines sign a defense pact to boost drills and deter China’s aggression
Canada and the Philippines, both staunch critics of China’s increasingly coercive actions in the disputed South China Sea, signed a key defense agreement on Sunday to boost combat drills and expand ...
Philippines, Canada sign visiting troops deal
The agreement, which allows Canadian troops to participate in joint exercises on land as well, is the latest in a series of pacts involving Manila aimed at countering China's assertiveness in the ...
Ohtani and Yamamoto make Japan proud helping Dodgers repeat as World Series champions
Sunday morning in Japan began with a palpable buzz after the Los Angeles Dodgers announced Shohei Ohtani would start Game 7 of the World Series.
Two people attacked by bears in northeastern Japan
Two more bear attacks have been reported in northeastern Japan. A bear wounded a man in his 80s on Sunday in Fukushima Prefecture. Police say his injuries are not life-threatening. Fire authorities ...
Photos show Japan’s fascination with baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani
It is hard to escape Shohei Ohtani in Japan, even while the country was glued to its own World Series equivalent. To Japanese fans, Ohtani is just about perfect: He hits home runs, pitches great, ...