(THE CONVERSATION) The 2024 U.N. climate talks ended in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Nov. 24 after two weeks of arguments, agreements and side deals involving 106 heads of states and over 50,000 business ...

Vice President for East Asia and the Pacific Manuela V. Ferro described Vietnam as a success story in terms of economic ...

World Resources Institute president and CEO Ani Dasgupta called it "an important down payment toward a safer, more equitable ...

Western leaders welcomed the deal, as US President Joe Biden says the world is "one significant step closer" to achieving climate goals.

The death toll has inched up after tourists drank tainted alcohol in the tourist town of Vang Vieng, Laos. Authorities say several people are in custody.

The U.S. State Department confirmed the death of an American tourist in Vang Vieng, Laos, following the consumption of ...

China is set to tear down trade barriers with some of the World's poorest countries from December 1st, the government has ...

US President Joe Biden has pledged a record $4 billion contribution to the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) fund, aimed at supporting the world’s poorest countries, according ...

Despite three decades of consistent economic growth, Laos remains one of the poorest countries in Asia, with limited transport infrastructure and a low-skilled workforce mostly employed in ...

Outgoing US President Joe Biden will announce a "historic" pledge for a World Bank fund that helps the world's poorest countries, the White House said Monday, before Donald Trump takes office with ...

Biden to Announce 'Historic' Pledge to World Bank Fund for Poorest Countries, Advisor Says RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden is set to announce a 'historic' pledge to replenish ...

After 15 years running his shop, the trader said he fears for the future of his business. Despite three decades of consistent economic growth, Laos remains one of the poorest countries in Asia, with ...