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Finnish cave-diving expert Mikko Paasi has joined a rescue mission in Laos to help save seven workers trapped inside a flooded cave in Xaysomboun province. Paasi, who took part in …
Finnish cave diver joins Laos rescue mission for trapped workers Read More
Australian Federal Police investigators told a British court hearing into the deaths they had found no evidence hostel staff added methanol to drinks served to tourists at Nana Backpacker Hostel …
Hostel workers now cleared in deadly Laos methanol case Read More
The May 2026 issue of ScandAsia Magazine is now available! 📖 Read it your way: Download the full PDF: Click Here Read online: Read Online or Fullscreen Scan the QR …
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A single welfare claim could now cost a foreign student their right to stay in Finland. That is the direction of a new bill that would sharply tighten the rules …
Asian students in Finland face stricter residency rules under new bill Read More
International students in Finland could lose their residence permits after applying for welfare support just once under proposed new rules from the Finnish government. Under the proposal, foreign students who …
Finland may kick out foreign students who receive welfare support Read More
Travellers heading to Laos now have one more thing to remember before departure. All foreign visitors must complete the Lao Digital Immigration Form (LDIF) within three days before arriving in …
Laos introduces 3-day rule for tourists entering the country Read More
The Swedish investment company EQT AB has raised $15.6 billion to invest in companies across Asia. The largest fund of its kind in the region right now, according to Channel News …
Swedish giant raises billions as Asia Read More
A local distillery in Laos that was previously linked to a deadly methanol poisoning case now claims it has been cleared of wrongdoing, according to The Age. The case, which …
Deadly methanol case in Laos: Distillery breaks silence and claims innocence Read More
Carlsberg Group and WWF Denmark are continuing their partnership to protect water resources in Asia. The collaboration now enters its third phase, running from 2026 to 2028. The partnership will …
Carlsberg and WWF Denmark expand water partnership across Asia Read More Laos is under pressure after a series of incidents involving foreign tourists, and authorities are now moving to tighten safety rules across the tourism sector, according to Travel and Tour …
Tourist deaths in Laos spark action: Government tries to win back trust among visitors Read More