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ADFD signs first financing agreement with Laos for $20mln road project
Zawya
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Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has signed a financing agreement with the Government of Lao People’s Democratic Republic to support the development of the Southern National Road 13, with a fund of AED73.5 million (US$20 million). The project...
Laos Orders Suspension of Potash Mining Projects in Vientiane Capital
The Laotian Times
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July 4, 2025
The Lao government has ordered the immediate suspension of potash exploration and mining projects in Vientiane Capital due to serious environmental and safety concerns, including recent land collapses in residential areas. The decision was...
Laos works to improve early warning for people with disabilities
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, July 3 (Xinhua) -- Representatives from the Lao government and its partners convened a two-day workshop on strengthening early warning systems for persons with disabilities, in response to the growing severity of disasters and heatwaves...
Laos calls for urgent blood donation
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, July 3 (Xinhua) -- Lao Deputy Prime Minister Kikeo Khaykhamphithoun has called on all sectors to step up nationwide blood donation efforts, stressing the urgent need for a safe and sufficient blood supply to meet rising demand. The Lao...
Laos strengthens elephant conservation efforts in northern province
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, July 3 (Xinhua) -- Authorities in northern Laos' Xayaboury province convened to evaluate the implementation of an elephant management and conservation agreement, emphasizing a vital role elephants play in local livelihoods and the...
World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: July 10, 2025
Bernama
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July 10, 2025
INDONESIA 1.GIBRAN ASSIGNED TO OVERSEE PAPUA ISSUES -- THE JAKARTA POST President Prabowo Subianto is preparing to assign Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka a special mandate to oversee matters related to Papua, including accelerating...
Laos Showcases Tax Reform, Seeks Support on the International Stage
The Laotian Times
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July 3, 2025
Laos outlined its progress in strengthening domestic resource mobilization and called for continued international support during the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development, held in Seville, Spain, from 30 June to 3 July. Deputy...
Laos Launches Disability-Inclusive Early Warning Workshop to Strengthen Climate Resilience
The Laotian Times
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July 3, 2025
A two-day workshop on Disability-inclusive early warning messaging is starting today in Vientiane. The host is the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) in collaboration with the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology under the Ministry of...
Flooding in Vientiane During Rainy Season Attributed to Multiple Factors
Lao News Agency
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KPL Urban flooding and waterlogged roads continue to plague Vientiane Capital during the rainy season, disrupting daily life, damaging property, and affecting public perception of government effectiveness. The recurring problem, caused by a range...
Delegates from Britain and the US witness Socialist China’s remarkable progress
Friends of Socialist China
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July 22, 2025
We are pleased to republish below a short report by Callum Norris of the 11-day Friends of Socialist China delegation in May-June 2025. As Callum notes, the visit focused on strengthening international people-to-people ties and learning about...
Deputy PM, FM meets with Thai, Lao, Cambodian foreign ministers on AMM 58 sidelines
Vietnam News Agency
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KUALA LUMPUR — Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn separately met with Lao, Cambodian and Thai foreign ministers on the sidelines of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM 58) and Post Ministerial...
Lao journalists encourage green reporting for social media users
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, July 1 (Xinhua) -- The Lao Journalists' Association has launched a green reporting training course for media managers and social media users as part of efforts to strengthen the media through the engagement of mass organizations and...
Lao journalists encourage green reporting for social media users
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, July 1 (Xinhua) -- The Lao Journalists' Association has launched a green reporting training course for media managers and social media users as part of efforts to strengthen the media through the engagement of mass organizations and...
World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: July 9, 2025
Bernama
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July 9, 2025
INDONESIA 1.GOVT STAYS MUM ON JOKOWI’S HEALTH -- THE JAKARTA POST Speculations continues to mount over the health of former president Joko “Jokowi” Widodo as government officials remain tight-lipped and offer little clarity about the medical care...
Fish for the Future: Laos Marks Wildlife Day with 65 Million Aquatic Releases
Lao News Agency
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KPL The Lao government plans to release more than 65 million fish fingerlings and other aquatic species into rivers and water bodies across the country in 2025, as part of ongoing efforts to conserve biodiversity and promote sustainable...
Lao weather bureau alerts public to flood, landslide risks
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, July 1 (Xinhua) -- The weather bureau of Laos has issued a warning to all communities and local authorities to remain vigilant and prepare for continuous rainfall from July 1 to 3, which may lead to landslides and flash floods. The...
Lao Agencies Trained in Water Rescue to Boost Flood Preparedness
Lao News Agency
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KPL Lao government agencies have received specialized training in water rescue techniques to strengthen their preparedness for floods and climate-related disasters. (KPL) Lao government agencies have received specialized training in water rescue...
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...
CTC Laos Marketing 2025 to Take Place in Vientiane This July
The Laotian Times
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July 8, 2025
Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn & Suites Vientiane have announced the launch of CTC Laos Marketing 2025, a two-day seminar and workshop aimed at helping marketers, online sellers, and content creators in Laos keep pace with the fast-changing...
Laos Aims to Integrate AI for Education Enhancement
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) The Association of Private Education in Laos recently hosted a workshop designed to explore the practical uses of artificial intelligence (AI) in the education sector, aiming to strengthen AI knowledge among private school principals and...