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Typhoon Kajiki Predicted to Unleash Chaos in Laos
MENAFN
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August 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Authorities across Laos are urging citizens to prepare for the severe impacts of Typhoon Kajiki, the 13th typhoon of 2025, expected to unleash widespread thunderstorms, intense rainfall, and powerful winds throughout the country. The...
Ministry of Education and Sports of Lao PDR and Australia film the first episode of a new national education promotion campaign
BEQUAL
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August 20, 2025
The filming of the first story is being carried out by the MoES’ Information Media Center with strong enthusiasm and professionalism. The team is dedicated and passionate about bringing this important message to life across the country. Adding a...
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...
GRAPHION ENERGY SOLUTIONS, LAUNCHES WORLD’S FIRST 30-MINUTE CHARGING ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLES IN VIENTIANE, LAO PDR
EIN Presswire
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August 14, 2025
SINGAPORE, August 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Graphion Energy Solutions, operating in Lao PDR under its local brand Ewave Lao, announces the world’s first electric motorcycles with rapid 10- to 30-minute charging capabilities, supported by a...
Laos’s authorities to spread awareness on human trafficking
MENAFN
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Authorities in Laos have intensified efforts to raise public awareness about human trafficking, with a focus on protecting vulnerable communities. The Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare organized a public campaign on Tuesday to mark the...
Introductory Visit of Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao People's Democratic Republic Thongsavanh Phomvihane, 11 to 12 August 2025
Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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August 12, 2025
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic Thongsavanh Phomvihane made his Introductory Visit to Singapore from 11 to 12 August, at the invitation of Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan. Minister...
Laos Reveals Gifting Elephants to Russia
MENAFN
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) During a recent meeting in Moscow, Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith announced that Laos intends to present Russia with a pair of elephants as a symbol of harmony and shared prosperity. The declaration came amid a discussion with Russian...
Introductory Visit of Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic Thongsavanh Phomvihane, 11 to 12 August 2025
Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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August 10, 2025
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic Thongsavanh Phomvihane will make an Introductory Visit to Singapore from 11 to 12 August 2025 at the invitation of Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan. Following...
Worst of the Worst Arrested Over the Weekend, Including Criminal Illegal Alien Convicted of Voluntary Manslaughter
Department of Homeland Security - Washington D.C.
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August 26, 2025
WASHINGTON –Over the weekend, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more worst of the worst offenders, including Jung Choi, a 53-year-old criminal illegal alien from South Korea. In 2017, Choi along with a male companion, Sang...
Southeast Asia’s largest business summit to kick off in SA today
Premier of South Australia
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August 26, 2025
Release date: 26/08/25 Hundreds of senior government officials and business leaders are in Adelaide today as Southeast Asia’s largest business summit commences. Around 750 domestic and international diplomatic officials, major investors and...
WORST OF THE WORST: ICE Arrests More Criminal Illegal Aliens Convicted of Child Sex Crimes, Extortion, and Intoxicated Manslaughter
Department of Homeland Security - Washington D.C.
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August 22, 2025
70% of ICE arrests are of illegal aliens charged or convicted of a crime in the U.S. WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens convicted of child sex crimes,...
UM holds awards ceremony for Bank of China Trophy UltiMater Entrepreneur Competition
Macao Government News
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August 21, 2025
MACAU, August 21 - The Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at the University of Macau (UM) held the final round and awards ceremony of the ‘2025 Bank of China Trophy UltiMater Entrepreneur Competition’. A total of 70 entrepreneurial...
WORST OF THE WORST: ICE Arrests Violent Criminal Alien with 38 Arrests and 15 Convictions
Department of Homeland Security - Washington D.C.
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August 21, 2025
Other ICE arrests include pedophiles, drug traffickers, and violent criminals WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrests of the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens—including an illegal alien...
Vietnam–Korea Blockchain Cooperation Advances Digital Economy Partnership
EIN Presswire
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August 21, 2025
Vietnam and Korea strengthen blockchain collaboration to drive digital transformation, RWA tracking, and industrial innovation across Southeast Asia. SEOUL, SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, August 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Vietnam, currently ranked...
Building Safe Schools: Ministry of Education and Sports and Australia continue their partnership to strengthen Child Protection and Safeguarding in primary classrooms
BEQUAL
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August 14, 2025
The Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) of Lao PDR, with support from the Australian Government through the BEQUAL program, is delivering new training sessions on Child Protection and Safeguarding across three Teacher Training Colleges (TTCs)....
LOTTERIA by LOTTE GRS Takes on the U.S. Market with K-Burger
EIN Presswire
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August 18, 2025
Official opening of LOTTERIA’s first U.S. store in Fullerton, California on August 14. FULLERTON, CA, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- LOTTE GRS (CEO: Woochul Cha), the operator of the burger franchise LOTTERIA, held the...
China states stable growth in railway freight
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) China reported stable growth in railway freight during the first seven months of 2025, driven by more efficient network operations and enhanced services, according to national railway authorities. The railway system moved over 2.33...
China Railways Post Strong Freight Growth in First 7 Months
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. reported Monday that the nation’s railway freight volume maintained steady growth from January to July 2025, driven by streamlined network operations and enhanced service delivery. In the first seven...
【Boost influx of consumers】 “ZAPE Taste Jam” kicks off Energizing community tourism and economic vitality
Macao Government News
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August 15, 2025
MACAU, August 15 - The “ZAPE Taste Jam”, co-organized by the Macao Government Tourism Office and the Association of Returned Overseas Chinese Macau, officially opened today (15 August). The event is centered around the theme “Taste the Streets...
Putin plans on getting couple of elephants
MENAFN
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Laos has announced plans to present Russia with a pair of elephants as a symbol of peace and prosperity. The gift, intended to mark the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations, was announced by Lao President...