![USAID supports small and medium enterprises in ASEAN with information about online tools. USAID supports small and medium enterprises in ASEAN with information about online tools.](https://2012-2017.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/styles/square_thumbnail/public/pressreleases/asia%20small%20biz.jpg?itok=CyRBliwM)
![Slot Machine band performs at MTV EXIT Live in Udon Thani 2014 concert to raise awareness and combat human trafficking. Slot Machine band performs at MTV EXIT Live in Udon Thani 2014 concert to raise awareness and combat human trafficking.](https://2012-2017.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/styles/square_thumbnail/public/pressreleases/mtv%20exit%20human%20trafficking.jpg?itok=hFNf5P6s)
Over 7,000 young people from Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries attended two “MTV EXIT Live in Udon Thani” concerts supported by USAID to learn about the dangers of human trafficking and modern day slavery. The concert lineup featured multi-platinum artists Bodyslam, ASEAN collective Project E.A.R., Slot Machine, Palmy and more, and was broadcast live-to-air on Thailand’s MCOT 360 HD, MTV Thailand and N Channel reaching as many as 500,000 people.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people across Asia continue to face discrimination and violence because of their sexual orientation and gender identity, and are unable to access the same rights and services as other citizens of their countries.
Senior officials of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC), the U.S. Embassy, and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) today formally launched the second “Lao PDR – U.S. International and ASEAN Integration Project” (LUNA II) that will promote investment to create more jobs and help implement the country’s trade and economic reforms.
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