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Laos takes urgent actions to response to Typhoon Wipha
Lao News Agency
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KPL (KPL/VNA) The Central Committee for Natural Disaster Management of Laos on July 21 issued an urgent dispatch to all localities and sectors across the country, calling for proactive measures to respond to Typhoon Wipha, which is forecast to...
General : Malaysia To Host 36th Meeting Of ASEAN Senior Officials On Environment In Langkawi
Bernama
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July 22, 2025
PUTRAJAYA, July 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will host the 36th Meeting of ASEAN Senior Officials on Environment (ASOEN-36) in Langkawi, Kedah from July 28 to 31, in conjunction with the country’s ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025. The Natural Resources and...
Invisible Hands, Visible Waste: Laos Faces Plastic Overload Amid Falling Prices
The Laotian Times
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July 22, 2025
By Green Vientiane: Serge Doussantousse, Chanthakad Souksavath, Nicolas Charlassier – The slowly fading bags and crushed bottles littering Vientiane tell only part of the city’s plastic story. Beneath this visible pollution lies a deeper crisis....
Laos Issues Alert as Typhoon Wipha Sparks Flood, Landslide Threats
MENAFN
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The Laos weather bureau has issued a critical alert as Typhoon Wipha—the sixth typhoon of the year—approaches, bringing a heightened threat of flash floods and landslides due to anticipated heavy rain, powerful winds, and thunderstorms...
Laos on alert as Typhoon Wipha brings torrential rain
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, July 21 (Xinhua) -- The weather bureau of Laos has issued a warning of increased risk of flash floods and landslides as Typhoon Wipha, the sixth typhoon of the year, is expected to bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and thunderstorms...
Laos, Vietnam to deepen cooperation in advancing digital era
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, July 18 (Xinhua) -- Laos' Ministry of Industry and Commerce, in collaboration with Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade, held a seminar on Friday aimed at promoting cross-border e-commerce between the two countries. The seminar was...
Feature: Laos beams with pride as national park gains world heritage status
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, July 19 (Xinhua) -- Laos' Hin Nam No National Protected Area was officially inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, sparking excitement across Lao society, with many seeing it as a major milestone in showcasing Laos' rich natural...
You can now private charter this luxurious 50-metre river cruiser down the Mekong
Time Out
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The third-longest river in Asia, the Mekong runs through at least six countries, including China, Laos, Thailand, and Cambodia. Rich with wildlife and drop-dead gorgeous countryside scenes, the Mekong is best enjoyed by a river cruise, many of...
Golden Throat: Another Success at Lao-Viet Expo 2025
Lao News Agency
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KPL Director of Nakornluang Pharma Export-Import Sole Co., Ltd., Mr Soukchaleun Duangphaya proudly announced the second showcase of GoldenThroat Cough Relief Lozenges at Viet-Lao Expo 2025, following its acclaimed debut in Laos. (KPL) Director of...
US solar giants demand tariffs in new trade battle against India, Indonesia and Laos
Mint
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July 17, 2025
Major U.S. solar companies First Solar, Qcells, Talon PV, and Mission Solar formally asked the U.S. Commerce Department to impose heavy fees on solar panel imports from Indonesia, India, and Laos. Their July 11 petition claims manufacturers in...
Trade deals offer limited value to Singapore manufacturing firms: study
The Business Times Singapore
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July 22, 2025
[SINGAPORE] Local manufacturing firms are not fully utilising Singapore’s extensive network of free trade agreements (FTAs), citing a lack of applicable agreements for their traded goods and export volumes that are too small to meet requirements....
Hin Nam No National Park: Laos' Limestone Legacy and Living Heritage
Lao News Agency
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KPL Nestled in Boualapha District, Khammouane Province, Hin Nam No National Park spans an impressive 94,121 hectares and forms part of one of the most geologically significant limestone landscapes in Southeast Asia. Bordering Vietnam’s Phong...
ASEAN Digital Community 2045 Country Perspectives
Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia
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The rapid transformation of digital technologies is affecting each country differently, especially within the diverse economic landscape of the ASEAN region. Despite broadly similar development trajectories, digital readiness across ASEAN varies...
Singapore firms trail region in plans for automation, AI; expect limited job impact: Study
Channel News Asia
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July 22, 2025
SINGAPORE: Companies in Singapore are less ambitious than firms in other Southeast Asian countries when it comes to future automation plans, a new survey has found. Their approach appears to be "incremental" and "pragmatic", which may be because...
Laos alerts riverbank residents to potential flooding
Arab Times
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July 13, 2025
VIENTIANE, July 13, (Xinhua): The weather bureau of Laos has warned the public, especially those living near riverbanks, to remain vigilant as heavy rain, occasional strong winds, and rising water levels may lead to widespread flooding. According...
Australia supports Lao media as the cornerstone of a resilient society
Lao News Agency
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KPL On Tuesday, Australian Ambassador Megan Jones met Mr. Khamphan Pheuyavong, Head of the Party Central Committee Propaganda and Training Board to highlight Australia’s growing engagement with and support for the Lao media sector. (KPL) On...
Railroad to extinction
Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime
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July 22, 2025
The China–Laos Railway has enabled a dramatic expansion of illegal wildlife trade (IWT) in Laos, transforming the country into a critical node in transnational trafficking networks. According to this report, result of a joint investigation with...
Cybercrime and trafficking fears swirl around Laos’ casino-led economic zone
Malay Mail
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July 15, 2025
VIENTIANE, July 15 — Rising from the muddy fields on the Mekong riverbank in Laos, a lotus tops a casino in a sprawling city which analysts decry as a centre for cybercrime. Shabby, mismatched facades — including an Iberian-style plaza replete...
TAT promotes rainy season tourism, highlighting nature and spiritual charm
The Nation Thailand
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July 14, 2025
“Each of the three provinces has its own unique character and deep spiritual and cultural roots,” she said. “It’s a journey of three provinces and three distinct fascinations.” Udon Thani: where history meets spirituality Udon Thani boasts...
ASEAN youth drive cultural exchange, sustainability in Sabah
Borneo Post
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July 15, 2025
Participants at the AYV 2025 welcoming dinner. – Information Department photo KOTA KINABALU (July 15): Kampung Kobuni in Inanam is the primary location for the ongoing ASEAN Youth Volunteer Programme 2025 (AYV 2025) in Sabah, involving 40 youth...