VIENTIANE -- The Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) mechanism will promote livelihood of the people around the region, making them have a stronger sense of gain, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said.

At a joint press conference with Lao Foreign Minister Saleumxay Kommasith after the fifth Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers' Meeting on Thursday, Wang said the LMC is aimed to benefit the people in the region. (Laos-LMC)

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VIENTIANE -- Laos on Friday donated 400,000 U.S. dollars in cash and 100,000 U.S. dollars worth of medical supplies to China to help the latter fight against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Visiting Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith attended the ceremony of handing over the donations here. (Laos-China-Epidemic Fight)

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VIENTIANE -- Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi has lauded the achievements of the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC), saying such cooperation will enjoy a comprehensive development in the future.

Nearly four years after its launch, the LMC has improved its mechanism, expanded cooperation, strengthened internal impetus and promoted relations between the countries, Wang said on Thursday during the fifth LMC Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Vientiane, capital of Laos. (Laos-LMC-Achievements)

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SEOUL -- South Korea on Friday confirmed 100 more cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), raising the total number of infections to 204.

As of 4 p.m. local time (0700 GMT), the number of infected patients totaled 204, up 100 from the previous day. The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) has updated the figure twice a day at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. local time. (South Korea-COVID-19)

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KUALA LUMPUR -- Senior officials from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies gathered in Malaysia on Friday as part of the First Senior Officials Meeting (SOM1) to discuss trade inclusivity and sustainability.

Hairil Yahri Yaacob, a senior official from Malaysia's International Trade and Industry Ministry who chaired the meeting, said the priority areas were improving the narrative of trade and investment, inclusive economic participation through digital economy and technology and driving innovative sustainability. (Malaysia-APEC) Enditem

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