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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...
Government Officials Undergo Water Rescue Training as Rainy Season Starts
The Laotian Times
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July 2, 2025
From 30 June to 2 July, officials from key government agencies in Laos, including the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare, participated in a specialized training on water rescue operations. This comes...
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,...
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...
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...
Laos steps up AI application in education development
VietnamPlus
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July 1, 2025
Hanoi (VNA) – A symposium highlighting practical applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in education was held in Laos on June 30, aiming to enhance awareness of AI among principals and teachers from private schools nationwide. Hosted by the...
Jean-Marc Sorel returns to advise Cambodia in new legal battle at The Hague
Khmer Times
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July 2, 2025
Synopsis: Renowned international lawyer Jean-Marc Sorel is back to assist Cambodia in filing a new case at the International Court of Justice over its long-standing border disputes with Thailand. An international lawyer who helped Cambodia win an...
In defence of eating with hands amid Zohran Mamdani backlash
The National News
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When New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani was recently criticised online for eating with his hands, the backlash revealed more than just a cultural misunderstanding; it exposed lingering colonial biases around dining etiquette. Eating with...
Vietnam-Laos solidarity honored with monument handover
People's Army Newspaper
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The project to renovate, upgrade, and expand the monument site was a gift from the Vietnamese task force to its Lao counterpart, with a total value of 54 billion VND (2.06 million USD). The Lao side served as project investor, while the...
COMAC's bid for Lao Airlines draws pushback over Chinese control
Nikkei Asia
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BANGKOK/GUANGZHOU/TOKYO -- A bid by Chinese aircraft maker COMAC to purchase a majority stake in troubled flag carrier Lao Airlines has triggered a dispute over allowing China to expand its influence in Laos' transportation sector. COMAC, a...
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...
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...
China-Laos business ties boosting regional connectivity
China Daily Global
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The economic cooperation between China and Laos will not only enhance the connectivity of the two countries but also bring shared benefits for the whole of Southeast Asia, a Laotian business leader told China Daily. Laos and China have formed a...
PM Wong to make introductory visit to Cambodia on Jul 2
The Business Times Singapore
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July 1, 2025
[SINGAPORE] Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will visit Cambodia on Wednesday (Jul 2), a one-day trip that continues his introductory tour of the Asean member states since he was sworn in last May. In a statement, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO)...
Việt Nam-Laos solidarity honoured with monument handover
Vietnam News Agency
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VIENTIANE – The special task forces of the Vietnamese and Lao governments held a ceremony to inaugurate and officially hand over the Vietnam-Laos combat alliance monument in the southern Lao province of Champasak on July 1. The project to...
Lao Party Leaders Extend Congratulations to Chinese Counterparts on 104th Anniversary of CPC
Lao News Agency
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KPL On July 1, 2025, the Central Committee of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party sent a congratulatory message to the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on the occasion of the 104th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of...
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...
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...
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...