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Laos Issues Tropical Storm LingLing Warning
Lao News Agency
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KPL The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology has warned that Tropical Depression LingLing will affect Laos from 16–19 August, bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds across many provinces. (KPL) The Department of Meteorology and...
Laos pushes forward in combating human trafficking
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- Lao authorities are intensifying efforts to combat human trafficking, support victims, and raise public awareness on prevention and self-protection. Laos is facing significant challenges related to human trafficking,...
Laos, Philippines boost multifaceted cooperation
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, August 15, 2025 -- Laos and the Philippines have agreed to further beef up their cooperation in various fields to bring practical benefits to both countries and their people. This was the outcome of the 3rd meeting of the Laos -...
Tan Chong Motor Launches All-New Nissan Magnite in Laos
The Laotian Times
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August 16, 2025
On 15 August, Tan Chong Motor (Lao) Co., Ltd., the sole distributor of Nissan vehicles in Laos and a subsidiary of Tan Chong Motor Holdings Berhad in Malaysia, officially introduced the All-New Nissan Magnite to the Lao market. Senior Country Head...
Xinjiang's Kashgar has 7 new sister-city partners in Uzbekistan, Laos
Xinhua News Agency
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KASHGAR, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- The Kashgar Prefecture and its cities and counties in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region signed seven new international partnership agreements with counterparts in Uzbekistan and Laos on Saturday. The...
Laos aims to enhance disaster response in northern provinces
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- Lao officials and provincial disaster management committees met to discuss enhancing community resilience and strengthening the capacity of local authorities to respond effectively to disasters in targeted northern...
Not Laos or Pak, India can take a page from China’s playbook
The Times of India
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August 16, 2025
Former Planning Commission chief Montek S Ahluwalia has warned India against playing Donald Trump’s game by responding to his high tariffs on India —now doubled to 50% — with similar Indian tariffs. “Just because the US is acting like a bully...
US Investigates Solar Imports from India, Indonesia, and Laos
Chemical Industry Digest
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August 16, 2025
The US department of commerce has launched a formal investigation into imports of solar photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules from India, Indonesia, and Laos. The probe places leading Indian solar manufacturers, including Waaree Energies and Premier...
Fruit of Her Labor: How a Young Farmer Is Redefining Agriculture in Laos
The Laotian Times
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August 16, 2025
A young woman in Luang Prabang is proving that farming can be more than just survival—it can be a source of pride, sustainability, and opportunity. She is turning her passion for agriculture into a way to lift her family and community, while also...
Laos forecasts steady economic growth driven by tourism, investment
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Laos' Ministry of Finance expected a positive economic outlook for the third quarter of 2025, highlighting strong potential in the tourism sector and booming investment, especially in electricity, infrastructure...
Laos Launches Plan to Safeguard Workers’ Rights
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Laos has officially launched a wide-ranging initiative to eliminate workplace discrimination, harassment, and child labor by 2028, in a bid to bolster trade partnerships, tighten labor law compliance, and elevate national standards for...
Hmong refugees from Michigan among those deported to Laos
The Detroit News - Michigan
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Fifteen Hmong and Laotian immigrants from Michigan who were detained by ICE in Detroit in late July were deported to Laos this week, arriving in the capital city of Vientiane on Wednesday. All 15 had received removal orders following convictions...
Laos Takes Proactive Measures to Mitigate Peak Rainy Season Disasters
The Laotian Times
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August 14, 2025
As the rainy season intensifies across Laos, the Irrigation Department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has stepped up efforts to manage natural disasters, especially floods and droughts. Speaking to state media on 11 August,...
Laos aims to enhance cybersecurity capabilities
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Laos' Ministry of Public Security is enhancing cybersecurity knowledge and skills to build a digitally capable workforce that supports security operations in the digital era. The ministry held a workshop on Tuesday...
Laos, Philippines Strengthen Ties, Marking 70th Anniversary
Lao News Agency
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KPL In response to the invitation of Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro, Mr. Thongsavanh Phomvihane, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), along with a delegation, paid an...
Most Filipino trafficking victims end up in 4 Southeast Asian countries
Inquirer
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August 19, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has expressed concern over the growing number of Filipinos being repatriated from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand after they allegedly fell victim to human traffickers and were...
Laos intensifies efforts to enhance education
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Laos' Ministry of Education and Sports convened a meeting to address key challenges in the education sector, explore effective solutions, and outline strategic directions for future development. The meeting, held in...
Laos plans strategy to improve electricity supply
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- The Lao state-owned Electricite du Laos (EDL) plans to implement a strategy to strengthen the country's electricity supply in the second half of 2025. According to Lao Economic Daily on Thursday, senior officials and...
'Blinding light' then darkness: Methanol poisoning survivor speaks
9News
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August 18, 2025
A young man who survived a spate of methanol poisonings among young tourists in Laos late last year is calling on the UK government to make information about the risks more widely known. Calum Macdonald was one of a group of people who consumed...
Laos enhances irrigation preparedness for disaster response
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- The Irrigation Department under the Lao Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has intensified efforts to prepare for natural disasters in this rainy season, urging local authorities to monitor flood-prone areas and...