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Prime Minister Sonexay Receives Japan’s Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun
Lao News Agency
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KPL On July 3, 2025, Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone was awarded the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun, one of Japan’s highest honors, in recognition of his significant contributions to strengthening Lao-Japanese relations. (KPL) On...
President Thongloun Welcomes Foreign Ambassadors, Dispatches Lao Diplomats Abroad
Lao News Agency
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KPL In a ceremony held at the Presidential Palace, President Thongloun Sisoulith received the credentials of four newly appointed foreign ambassadors to Laos and presented credentials to two Lao ambassadors assigned overseas underscoring the...
Lao Ministry of Public Security Meets Thai Senate Committee to Strengthen Drug Control Cooperation
Lao News Agency
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KPL The Lao Ministry of Public Security hosted a bilateral meeting with the Royal Thai Senate Committee on Law and Justice on July 1, aimed at enhancing cooperation in combating cross-border drug trafficking. (KPL) The Lao Ministry of Public...
Shakey’s: Potato Corner to launch in Taiwan, Laos
The Manila Times
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July 3, 2025
SHAKEY’S Pizza Asia Ventures Inc. will be expanding its international presence via the planned entry of its Potato Corner brand to Laos and Taiwan. “We have already identified and finalized two more Asian markets,” Shakey’s Pizza Asia President...
Two dozen Hmong Minnesotans await deportation to Laos after new round of ICE arrests
Star Tribune - Minnesota
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July 3, 2025
Two dozen Hmong men who have lived in Minnesota for decades are being held in Minnesota and Iowa jails awaiting deportation, according to the executive director of a Twin Cities-based Hmong advocacy organization.The St. Paul field office for...
Hmong Minnesotan ordered deported to Laos speaks out about arrest: ‘It’s a tear in my heart’
Sahan Journal - Minnesota
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July 3, 2025
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Thailand Opposition Party Requests Government Fold on Casino Push
Casino.org
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July 3, 2025
Posted on: July 3, 2025, 09:25h. Last updated on: July 3, 2025, 09:25h. Government opposition in Thailand wants the casino bill canned Government continues to consider the authorization of casino resorts Bangkok would be designated for two of the...
Potato Corner goes to Taiwan and Laos, says parent firm Shakey’s
Manila Standard
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July 3, 2025
Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures Inc. plans to bring its kiosk brand Potato Corner to more countries outside the Philippines as part of its strategy to make international business a key contributor of long-term growth. Shakey’s president and chief...
Military units respond to heavy rain in Northern region and Thanh Hoa province
People's Army Newspaper
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Accordingly, on June 30 and July 1, the Northern region and Thanh Hoa province experienced moderate to heavy rain. From 19:00 on June 30 to 3:00 on July 1, several locations recorded over 100mm of rain, including Thu Lum (Lai Chau), Tien Nguyen...
‘Looking to the Next 70 Years’: US and Laos Celebrate Enduring Friendship
The Laotian Times
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July 3, 2025
On 2 July, the United States Embassy in Laos hosted an Independence Day celebration at Crowne Plaza in Vientiane Capital. Held on the first floor of the hotel, the cocktail-style event welcomed guests from across the government, diplomatic, and...
Honouring Friendship: U.S. Marks 249th Independence Day and 70 Years of Full Diplomatic Relations with Laos
Lao News Agency
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KPL U.S. Ambassador to the Lao PDR, Heather Variava, hosted a reception in Vientiane on July 2 to commemorate the 249th anniversary of the United States’ independence and the 70th anniversary of full diplomatic relations between the United States...
Korea Supports Laos in Enhancing Aviation Safety and Inspector Capacity
Lao News Agency
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KPL The second phase of the Knowledge Sharing Program (KSP) project, titled "Luang Prabang International Airport Aviation Operation System Improvement Project (2nd Phase)," was officially launched at a seminar held on July 1 in Vientiane. (KPL)...
WFP and Lao Government Host Workshop on Disability-Inclusive Early Warning Messaging
Lao News Agency
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KPL The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in collaboration with the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, and the Department of Social Welfare under the Ministry of Labour and...
Vientiane Province Mandates Illegal Vehicles Registeration
The Laotian Times
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July 2, 2025
Owners of illegal or undocumented vehicles in Muen district, Vientiane Province, must register their vehicles within 45 days of 30 June, following a new directive issued by local authorities. The order is part of a broader campaign to crack down...
Laos, Vietnam to boost long-standing friendship
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, July 2 (Xinhua) -- High-ranking officials from Laos and Vietnam convened in southern Laos' Champasak province for the 30th meeting of special task forces of both governments to discuss ongoing efforts to strengthen a special friendship...
Inside Lao Tobacco’s Factory: Building Skills, Confidence, and Community
The Laotian Times
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July 3, 2025
Across the northern and central provinces of Laos, Lao Tobacco Limited (LTL) plays a key role in producing quality tobacco for the country. At the heart of this operation is the company’s main factory, an environment where skilled workers and...
Samdech Techo: Cambodia–Viet Nam Agree on Deep-water Border Demarcation in Line with International Norms (Video inside)
Fresh News
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Hits: 8 Created: 03 July 2025 Hits: 8 (Prey Veng): Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen highlighted the mutual agreement between Cambodia and Viet Nam on the demarcation of the border line running along the waterway and into deeper water zones. He...
Shakey’s aims to bring Potato Corner to Taiwan, Laos
Rappler
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July 3, 2025
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. The company behind Shakey's, Potato Corner, and Peri-Peri is earmarking P1 billion in capital expenditures to fuel its expansions MANILA,...
How International Flavors Shape Austin’s Burger Scene
The Austin Chronicle - Texas
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Bar Toti Executive Chef Fermín Núñez with La Smashburgesa (Photo by Dimitri Staszewski) When most people think of “American food,” one dish comes to mind more quickly than any other. It’s the star of our fast-food menus, a major player at roadside...
World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: July 3, 2025
Bernama
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July 3, 2025
INDONESIA 1. PRABOWO IN SAUDI TO TACKLE HAJ ISSUES -- THE JAKARTA POST Indonesia’s haj management is set to become a key focus of President Prabowo Subianto’s first state visit to Saudi Arabia this week, officials have confirmed, as Jakarta faces...