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Laos methanol poisoning victim saw 'kaleidoscopic light', then went blind
1News
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A 23-year-old man who was poisoned after ingesting methanol-laced drinks in Laos last year has spoken of seeing a "kaleidoscopic light" before he went blind. Calum Macdonald was one of several tourists who drank methanol-tainted alcohol at the...
Multi-Billion Dollar Development Partnership Announced To Drive Economic And Environmental Progress In Laos
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN- GetNews) World Peace Development Co., Ltd. and Lao Development Construction and Investment Co., Ltd. announce a $200B partnership endorsed by the Lao Prime Minister to advance infrastructure, energy, and sustainability in Laos under the...
Minnesota lawmakers ask state officials to intervene as Hmong Minnesotans face deportation to Laos
Sahan Journal - Minnesota
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August 18, 2025
Stay informed. Sign up for Sahan Sunday, our weekly newsletter with Minnesota news you need to know. This story is provided to you free of charge. We’re glad you're here! If fair, free journalism matters to you, please support us! A Minnesota...
Veteran of ‘secret war’ in Laos buried in N.H. with long-deferred US military honors
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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A military veteran who trained alongside the US Air Force and supported covert operations during the Vietnam War in what has become known as America’s “secret war” in neighboring Laos will be laid to rest Monday at the New Hampshire State Veterans...
Laos Calls for Stronger Mekong Cooperation on Digital Growth, Clean Energy, and Water Management
The Laotian Times
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August 18, 2025
Lao Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane has called for deeper Mekong cooperation to strengthen digital growth, clean energy, and water resource management to improve the lives of people across the region. Thongsavanh made his remark on 15...
Laos methanol poisoning survivor describes ‘kaleidoscopic light’ before going blind
The Independent
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August 18, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
I saw a blaze of light, then I was blind, says Laos methanol victim
The Times
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A British man who went blind after he was the victim of a methanol poisoning while travelling in Laos has described seeing a “kaleidoscopic blinding light” as he began to lose his vision. Calum Macdonald, 23, was one of several victims of the...
British survivor of Laos methanol poisoning reveals he's been left permanently blind after drinking batch of tainted whisky and vodka shots that killed six others
Daily Mail
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August 18, 2025
A man who was blinded after drinking bootleg alcohol in Laos has described the moment he saw a 'kaleidoscopic bright light' before losing his vision. Calum Macdonald, 23, was among several tourists who were unknowingly poisoned after drinking free...
Construction of Laos’ First University of Health Sciences Hospital to Begin by Year-End
Lao News Agency
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KPL Vientiane will soon be home to Laos’ first University of Health Sciences (UHS) Hospital—a state-of-the-art 400-bed tertiary teaching facility in Dongposi, Hadxayfong district. With construction set to begin in late 2025, the hospital is...
I saw a kaleidoscopic light after drinking free shots in Laos – then I went blind
Metro
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August 18, 2025
Calum Macdonald said he noticed ‘kaleidoscope lights’ before losing his sight completely A British backpacker left blind after drinking tainted alcohol which killed six fellow tourists in Laos has spoken out about his ordeal for the first time....
Man who went blind after drinking alcohol in Laos now raising awareness
Express & Star
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August 18, 2025
A man who went blind after drinking alcohol in Laos is working with other affected families to campaign for awareness of methanol poisoning. Calum Macdonald had a night out in Vang Vieng in November last year and the next day his vision was...
I saw a kaleidoscopic light before going blind, says survivor of Laos methanol poisoning
BBC
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August 18, 2025
Oli Constable, Katie Roberts and George SandemanBBC News ShareSave When Calum Macdonald arrived at the Vietnamese border, he couldn't read the administrative forms in front of him. All he could see was a blinding kaleidoscopic light. He had just...
World : Top News Headlines In Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Aug 18, 2025
Bernama
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August 18, 2025
LAOS 1. TAN CHONG MOTOR LAUNCHES ALL-NEW NISSAN MAGNITE - VIENTIANE TIMES Tan Chong Motor (Lao) Co Ltd has introduced the All-New Nissan Magnite. The compact SUV, featuring advanced technology, excellent fuel efficiency and smart features, is...
Việt Nam's public security force honoured with noble decorations from Laos, Cuba
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI — Collectives and individuals of the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security were honoured with prestigious orders from Laos and Cuba at a ceremony held in Hà Nội on Sunday. The event took place on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of...
Laos begins ‘100 years with Fidel’ commemorative program
Prensa Latina - Cuba
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August 16, 2025
At the evening to celebrate the 99th anniversary of the birth of Fidel Castro and begin the commemoration of his centenary, the ambassador of Cuba here, Enna Viant, pondered the legacy of the Commander-in-Chief, ‘that has constituted the basis for...
Vietnam’s public security force honoured with noble decorations from Laos, Cuba
VietnamPlus
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August 17, 2025
Hanoi (VNA) – Collectives and individuals of the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security were honoured with prestigious orders from Laos and Cuba at a ceremony held in Hanoi on August 16. The event took place on the occasion of the 80th anniversary...
Business : B. Grimm Urges Faster ASEAN Energy Integration To Harness Laos' Hydro And Malaysia's Solar Capacities
Bernama
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August 17, 2025
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 (Bernama) – The groundwork for ASEAN energy integration has long been laid, but sharper focus and faster action are needed to propel renewable energy to the next level by harnessing each member’s...
Laos foils large-scale drug trafficking attempt in Bokeo
VietnamPlus
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August 15, 2025
Vientiane (VNA) – Authorities in Bokeo province in northern Laos have intercepted a significant drug trafficking case, seizing 4,405 packages containing a total of 8.81 million methamphetamine tablets, weighing about 881 kilogrammes. During the...
Laos Works To Improve Migrant Workers' Rights
MENAFN
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August 15, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Vientiane, Aug 15 (IANS) Lao officials and stakeholders convened to review the implementation of the Poverty Reduction through Safe Migration, Skills Development, and Enhanced Job Placement (PROMISE) project, and to discuss future...
Laos Hands Over Five Drug Suspects to Thailand
The Laotian Times
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August 15, 2025
Laos has handed over five drug suspects to Thai authorities as part of ongoing efforts to combat cross-border drug crime. On 13 August, the five suspects, wanted under Thai court warrants for serious drug-related offenses, were transferred to...