Beatrice Siviero

Phnom Penh

Junior Editor and Reporter at Southeast Asia Globe

Managing Editor @LaotianTimes - former @SEA_Globe #Law #HumanRights - #Laos #TimorLeste #Thailand #Myanmar #childrensrights #mentalhealth advocate

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Articles

Trump's New Reciprocal Tariffs Hit Laos, ASEAN Hard, Threatening Key Exports

3 weeks ago | laotiantimes.com | Beatrice Siviero

Laos is among the countries most affected by the United States’ recent announcement of new reciprocal tariffs, which President Donald Trump unveiled on 2 April. This decision could have a severe impact on Laos’ economy and threaten its growing trade relationship with the U.S, according to economic experts. Trump announced a 10 percent baseline tariff on all imports into the U.S. and introduced significantly higher tariffs on countries with which the U.S. runs trade deficits.
Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Tops 1,000, More Casualties Expected: Here’s What We Know So Far

3 weeks ago | laotiantimes.com | Beatrice Siviero

This is a developing storyLATEST UPDATE on 29 March at 12:48 PMThe deadly 7.7-magnitude earthquake that rocked central Myanmar on 28 March has claimed the lives of at least 1,002 people so far, with over 2,300 others reported injured and thousands missing. As rescue efforts continue, officials fear the toll could rise significantly, with the United States Geological Survey estimating that the final death count could reach as high as 10,000.
JUST IN: 13 Dead After 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Myanmar

3 weeks ago | laotiantimes.com | Beatrice Siviero

Latest update on 28 March at 5:13 PMLaotian Times/AFP – A devastating earthquake rocked central Myanmar on the afternoon of 28 March, leaving at least 13 people dead and causing widespread damage. At least three workers were killed when a 30-storey under-construction tower collapsed in Bangkok after a major earthquake on Friday, the Thai deputy prime minister said.
Laos Issues Voluntary Return Notice for Nationals in the US Amid Deportation Threats

4 weeks ago | laotiantimes.com | Beatrice Siviero

The Lao Embassy in the United States, with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Laos, has issued an official notice urging Lao citizens residing in the US who have not yet gained citizenship to voluntarily return to Laos, citing potential risks of arrest and deportation. “For those who intend to voluntarily return to the country, authorities or organizations will not impose fines or penalties of any kind, as they are considered individuals who are cooperating positively.
Laos Included in United States Travel Ban Draft List

1 month ago | laotiantimes.com | Beatrice Siviero

The White House has included Laos in a draft list of countries that could face travel restrictions under a new United States (US) immigration policy proposed by the Trump administration. The draft categorizes Laos in the “orange” tier, meaning its citizens could see sharp restrictions on visas and be required to undergo mandatory in-person interviews for approval.
Laos Tackles Bureaucratic Bloat with Major Government Overhaul

1 month ago | laotiantimes.com | Beatrice Siviero

As Laos continues to grow and change, the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party has recognized that its government structure isn’t keeping pace with the country’s fast development. In response, the Party has announced a major restructuring, focusing on both ministry and constitutional changes to improve the overall governance framework.
Pictured: Youngest victim of South Korean plane crash on first trip abroad

Dec 31, 2024 | smh.com.au | Beatrice Siviero

By Beatrice Siviero January 1, 2025 — 9.56am, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. A photograph of the youngest victim of the plane crash in South Korea has emerged showing him staring out of an aircraft’s window. Ko Yoonwoo was pictured travelling to Bangkok with his parents on what was his first holiday abroad. He was killed when his return flight, a Jeju Air plane with a total of 181 people on board, crashed on Sunday.
South Korea seeks arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon

Dec 30, 2024 | telegraph.co.uk | Beatrice Siviero

South Korea’s joint investigation unit has requested an arrest warrant for suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol over his brief imposition of martial law on December 3, in what is the first arrest warrant sought for a sitting South Korean president. Since the impeachment, Mr Yoon no longer receives presidential immunity and if the court agrees to issue the arrest warrant, he could face criminal prosecution for rebellion or treason.
South Korea plane crash: Experts question bird strike theory as cause of deadly Jeju Air flight

Dec 29, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Beatrice Siviero

Experts are now wondering why fire trucks were not at the scene in time, why the plane landed so far down the runway and why it showed no sign of slowing down as it came in to land. South Korean officials are investigating the cause of the crash, including whether a bird strike was involved. They recovered the flight data recorder and later found the cockpit voice recorder, which they will use to gather key information about the plane’s systems and the events leading up to the crash.
Laos' tainted alcohol deaths send chill through backpacker paradise

Nov 25, 2024 | aljazeera.com | Beatrice Siviero

Vang Vieng, Laos - The streets of Vang Vieng are quieter than usual as global scrutiny falls on the backpacker hotspot following the deaths of six foreign tourists from suspected methanol poisoning. Across from Nana Backpackers Hostel, where all six victims stayed before falling ill, a local tuk-tuk driver sits in his vehicle smoking a cigarette and chatting with his young son. "I don't know much of this story. I only saw about it on Facebook," the tuk-tuk driver says, requesting anonymity.