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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...
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...
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 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...
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...
Lao Journalists Association Launches Training on Green Reporting for Media Managers
Lao News Agency
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KPL The Journalists Association of the Lao PDR, in partnership with the International Carnegie Foundation in Laos, officially launched a training course for managers and users of online social media, focusing on reporting green issues. The...
Lao National Assembly President Delivers Message for World Parliament Day
Lao News Agency
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KPL On the occasion of World Parliament Day, Mr. Xaysomphone Phomvihane, President of the National Assembly of the Lao PDR and President of the Lao Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), delivered a congratulatory message marking the 136th anniversary...
Laos and India Strengthen Trade and Industry Cooperation
Lao News Agency
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KPL Laos and India have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in trade, industry, and investment. The discussion took place over the weekend during a meeting between Mr. Malaythong Kommasith, Minister of Industry and...
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...
ADB to Support Agrifood Systems Transformation in Lao PDR
Lao News Agency
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KPL The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 65.8 million financing package for the Sustainable Agrifood Systems Sector Project. The project will improve climate resilience, food security, nutrition, and incomes of vulnerable households...
Canada-U.S. trade talks seek ‘sustainable’ deal, ex-official suggests
Global News
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July 8, 2025
With the target date for a new Canada-U.S. trade and security deal less than two weeks away, both sides will aim for a “long-term” deal, one former White House trade official told Global News. Brian Janotivz, former White House Economic Counsel...
Laos aims to advance education, gender equality
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, June 30 (Xinhua) -- Laos' Ministry of Education and Sports, in collaboration with development partners, will launch a new project to promote gender equality through life skills education. The project is scheduled to run from July 2025...
Laos Launches Initiative to Promote Gender Equality, Education
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Laos' Ministry of Education and Sports, in partnership with development organizations, is set to launch a groundbreaking initiative aimed at advancing gender equality through life skills education. The project, which will run from July...
World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: July 8, 2025
Bernama
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July 8, 2025
INDONESIA 1. BRICS SUMMIT IN RIO REVIVES BANDUNG SPIRIT -- THE JAKARTA POST During his debut at the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, President Prabowo Subianto called on member nations to revive the Bandung Spirit and show united leadership...
Export-oriented blueberry project in Laos launched
Fresh Plaza
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July 7, 2025
Proterra Investment Partners Asia has partnered with Mekong Blue Singapore Pte. Ltd. and a team of Chinese berry industry experts to establish a new blueberry cultivation venture in southern Laos. The project, located in the Paksong region on the...
ADB approves 65.8 mln USD financing package to support agrifood systems transformation in Laos
Xinhua News Agency
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MANILA, July 7 (Xinhua) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Monday announced that it has approved a financing package of 65.8 million U.S. dollars for the Sustainable Agrifood Systems Sector Project in Laos. According to the ADB, the project...
Taninthayi Nature Reserve: A Haven for Asian Elephants
Global New Light Of Myanmar
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July 7, 2025
By Thitsa (MNA) The northernmost part of Myanmar is rich in natural beauty with its snow-capped mountain ranges, while the southernmost part of the country features long coastlines and numerous islands, showcasing both terrestrial and marine...
Guizhou Strengthens Tourism Ties with Laos, Thailand, and Malaysia in Regional Exchange
Lao News Agency
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KPL The Department of Tourism of Guizhou Province, China, recently hosted a high-level regional tourism exchange event, bringing together 55 tourism-related organizations from Laos, Thailand, and Malaysia. The initiative aimed to strengthen...
The world's largest cave has its own climate system with jungles, rivers and clouds
AOL
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Brent Traut/Getty Images A scenic view of the Hang Son Doong Cave in Vietnam. Key Points Vietnam is home to the world's largest cave. It's so vast that it has its own weather system and could fit an entire city block of skyscrapers inside. Now,...