November 1, 2021

Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Texas Abortion Law

The U.S. Supreme Court heard challenges Monday to a Texas law that imposes a near total ban on abortion after six weeks.The Republican-backed Texas law bars abortions once cardiac activity has been detected in an embryo, which typically happens at

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Yahoo Halts Services in Mainland China

In what is seen as largely a symbolic move, Yahoo said Tuesday it stopped providing services in mainland China because of what it described as a difficult operating environment.The U.S. web services provider said in a statement on its website

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Laos’ GDP expected to grow 3%

Laos’ gross domestic product – GDP – is expected to reach LAK180 trillion this year, a rise of 3% (target approved by National Assembly: 4%) with per capita income expected to rise to US$2,649 higher than US$2,536 approved by

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Laos reports 685 new Covid-19 cases, two new deaths

Laos has recorded 685 new Covid-19 cases and two new deaths over the past 24 hours, bringing the total to 40,956 including 7,389 active cases and 67 deaths, according to the National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control.Of the newly

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NA’s 2nd Ordinary Session opened

The 2nd Ordinary Session of the National Assembly’s 9th legislature was opened in Vientiane this morning under the chairmanship of the President of the National Assembly Saysomphone Phommvihane.The opening session of the meeting saw the presence of Pa…

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