Alice Ho, the youngest daughter of Macau casino tycoon Stanley Ho, had to prove she could make it on her own, not just because she was born to wealthy parents.
A “Powerful Recovery” in Macao Could Help Lift Las Vegas Sands Stock
Its Singapore property experienced pre-pandemic volume levels in the first quarter. Operations have resumed in Macao, and customer traffic there continues to improve. Company investments aim to …
Laos cops seize four million amphetamine pills Bolikhamxay; street value of at least US$50 million
Bolikhamxay police seized four million amphetamine pills this weekafter discovering them in a house in the Thaphabath district. However, the drug traffickers managed to escape the scene.
Anticommunist dissident’s shooting in Laos capital fuels investigation demand
Human rights groups on Wednesday called for an investigation into the shooting of a political and social activist in Laos whose posts on Facebook criticized the Southeast Asian nation’s …
An Activist in Laos Was Gunned Down in Public and Reported Dead. He Actually Survived
According to Human Rights Watch, “Lao authorities have long failed to prevent or adequately respond to attacks against critics of the government, human rights defenders, and political activists.” …
Sticky rice meets Southern hospitality at Buddhist temple festivals
Buddhist temples attract locals and travelers alike for the festivals. As these temple gatherings get more popular, they play a key role in helping the rapidly growing Thai and Lao populations in the …
Laos Government Critic Survives Shooting
A critic of the Laos government has been hospitalized after being targeted by a gunman in the capital, Vientiane. Early reports of his death appear to have been erroneous. Anousa “Jack …
Laos pro-democracy activist survives gun attack after initial reports of his death
A young Laos pro-democracy activist who was shot by an unknown assailant in a cafe in the capital Vientiane has survived the attack, Human Rights watch said on Thursday, after multiple initial …
Laos: Activist Gunned Down in Vientiane
Human Rights Watch emphasizes the responsibility of the Lao government to ensure protection for Anousa while he recovers, and to undertake a thorough and impartial investigation into the shooting.
The Nakba: how the Palestinians were expelled from Israel
The village of Lajjun, near Nazareth, which was destroyed in 1948 to make room for a kibbutz is a microcosm of the catastrophe that still affects Palestinians 75 years later.