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Lao National Assembly Session Concludes 9th Ordinary Session with Approval of New, Revised Legislations
The Laotian Times
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June 27, 2025
The final day of the 9th National Assembly session closed with the approval of a total of ten laws, including five newly drafted and five revised. Throughout the 14 days session from 9 to 26 June, members of the Assembly thoroughly reviewed the...
Air China C909 makes international debut flight on Mongolia route
China Daily
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An Air China C909 aircraft prepares for departure from Hohhot Baita International Airport in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia autonomous region on Tuesday. TAO RAN/FOR CHINA DAILY An Air China C909, a domestically developed regional aircraft, arrived in...
Trump plans 35% tariff for Canada. Here are the other countries that received tariff letters
Richmond Times Dispatch - Virginia
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said in a letter that he will raise taxes on many imported goods from Canada to 35%, deepening a rift between two North American countries that have suffered a debilitating blow to their decades-old alliance....
Effects of climate-linked disasters on citizens and expectations for Government action
Vietnam News Agency
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Effects of climate-linked disasters on citizens and expectations for Government actionWith Vietnam on the frontlines of the climate crisis as one of the world’s most vulnerable countries, the PAPI surveys explored citizens’ perceptions and...
Lao parliament approves key laws to support national growth
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, June 26 (Xinhua) -- The National Assembly (NA) of Laos approved 10 significant laws aimed at modernizing the legal system and promoting sustainable national development in response to evolving social and economic conditions. These...
Laos National Assembly Concludes 9th Ordinary Session with Major Legislative Milestones
Lao News Agency
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KPL The 9th Ordinary Session of the 9th Legislature of the National Assembly (NA) successfully concluded on June 26 after nearly a month of deliberations, which began on June 9. (KPL) The 9th Ordinary Session of the 9th Legislature of the National...
Lao gov't aims for economic growth, disaster control
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, June 26 (Xinhua) -- The Lao government has discussed disaster preparedness, flood relief and ongoing poverty reduction efforts during the recent monthly meeting for June. The meeting, held from Tuesday to Wednesday, discussed disaster...
World News | Thailand's King Approves New Cabinet for Coalition Government Shaken by Leaked Phone Call
Latestly
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July 1, 2025
Bangkok, Jul 1 (AP) Thailand's king approved the appointments of new Cabinet members Tuesday in the coalition government shaken by a major party's departure over the prime minister's leaked phone call with Cambodia's former leader. The reshuffle...
Doi Ka Noi’s Final Dish: How a Lao Chef’s Cookbook Became Her Greatest Legacy
The Laotian Times
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July 1, 2025
Doi Ka Noi, a renowned Lao restaurant in Vientiane Capital known for its ever-changing seasonal menu and commitment to authentic Lao recipes, closed permanently on 13 May. The decision followed the unexpected passing of its chef and owner,...
Laos National Assembly Wraps Productive Session: 12 Laws Passed, Election Prep Underway
Lao News Agency
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KPL Vice President Sounthone Sayachak highlights legislative achievements and outlines a roadmap for 2025–2030 reforms ahead of pivotal elections. (KPL) The National Assembly of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic concluded its 9th Ordinary...
Laos and Japan Sign ¥420 Million Human Resource Development Scholarship Agreement
Lao News Agency
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KPL The Governments of Laos and Japan signed an agreement on June 25 for the exchange of documents under Japan’s Human Resource Development Scholarship Project (JDS), valued at ¥420 million (approximately USD 2.6 million). The signing ceremony...
Lao PDR, Australia, and ESCAP Launch LIFT 4 Laos to Boost Investment, Economic Resilience
Lao News Agency
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KPL New AUD 2.1 million initiative to enhance the Lao PDR’s investment in climate, foster sustainable growth, and deepen regional cooperation. (KPL) New AUD 2.1 million initiative to enhance the Lao PDR’s investment in climate, foster sustainable...
Thailand Constitutional Court Suspends PM
The Laotian Times
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July 1, 2025
UPDATED on 1 July at 2:27 PM The Laotian Times and AFP – Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was suspended by the country’s Constitutional Court on 1 July, as it opened a probe into her conduct in a diplomatic spat with Cambodia. “The...
Lao Youth Festival 2025 Opens with Focus on Digital Innovation and Future Leadership
Lao News Agency
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KPL The Lao People’s Revolutionary Youth Union officially launched the 2025 Lao Youth Festival on June 25 at the old building of Lao‑ITECC. The event will run until June 29 under the theme: “New-era Youth Elevating Digital Innovation.” (KPL) The...
Cambodia Attracts Nearly 3 Million International Tourists in January-May Period
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, July 01, 2025 -- Cambodia attracted a total of 2.95 million international tourists in the first five months of 2025, 11.7 per cent increase from 2.64 million in the same period last year, according to a report from the Ministry of...
Hmong, Laos military veterans honored
Marshall Independent - Minnesota
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Photo by Sariah Cheadle Walnut Grove city councilman Yeng Yang, left, poses with Lue Kue, a speaker at the event honoring Hmong and Laos military veterans in Walnut Grove. WALNUT GROVE — Hmong and Laos military veterans of the War in Southeast...
Legacy of Tea-Horse Road lives on at China-Laos border
People's Daily Online
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By Liu Lingling, Hou Lulu, Qu Pei (People's Daily) 09:55, July 01, 2025 If you board a train from Mohan, Mengla county in southwest China's Yunnan province, 10 minutes later you'll be in Boten, the first stop in Laos on the China-Laos Railway....
Green Reporting Training Enhances Digital Literacy of Lao Journalists
The Laotian Times
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July 1, 2025
Journalists, civil society actors, and youth from across Laos are strengthening their digital reporting skills on environmental issues through the Green Action through Media, Mass Organizations, and Civil Society in Laos (GAMCIL) project. The...
Laos expands clean water access in remote areas
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, June 25 (Xinhua) -- Lao authorities are partnering with development partners to ensure year-round access to safe and sustainable water in remote and climate-vulnerable areas, supporting national goals for water security, public health,...
World News | Ex-aide to New York Governor Pleads Not Guilty to New Pandemic Fraud Charge
Latestly
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July 1, 2025
New York, Jul 1 (AP) A former aide to two New York governors already facing charges of acting as an illicit agent of China pleaded not guilty on Monday to additional charges that she improperly profited from the state's purchase of face masks and...