Laos holds State funeral for National Assembly President

In his eulogy, Lao Party General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith recalled Xaysomphone Phomvihane's more than five decades of dedication to the common cause of the Lao Party and State, highlighting his strong political mettle, revolutionary ethics, patriotism and loyalty to the Party, nation and people.

Over 6,000 people remain evacuated 2 weeks after Kumamoto quake

As of 6pm on Monday, a total of 39 deaths had been confirmed from the 7.1-magnitude July 28 temblor, which registered up to 7, the highest level on Japan’s seismic intensity scale, according to the prefectural government’s disaster response headquarters.

Indonesia takes drastic measures to respond to strong El Niño

In energy and water resources, water storage facilities and river basin conservation infrastructure are being maintained, while weather modification measures are being implemented to help sustain water supplies and minimise impacts on hydropower generation

Japanese media hail Vietnamese workers for earthquake rescue

Major Japanese media outlets have highlighted the bravery of five Vietnamese workers who rescued a 90-year-old woman from a collapsed house following the Kumamoto earthquake, praising their quick action and the solidarity shown by the Vietnamese community in Japan.

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