
Laos to face water shortage in 2 months due to lower river levels
Laos is likely to face an acute water shortage over the next two months.

Dollar changes hands around 109.85 yen level in early trade in Tokyo
The U.S. dollar changed hands around the 109.85 yen level in early deals in Tokyo on Thursday.

U.S. Fed Chair Powell calls on Congress to cut budget deficit
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell called on Congress to reduce the federal budget deficit.