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Ministry of Education and Sports of Lao PDR and Australia Launch the First Two Videos of the National Education Promotion Campaign on Teacher’s Day
As the 31st anniversary of Teacher’s Day, celebrated on 7th October, approaches, the Ministry of Education and Sports of Lao PDR (MoES), with support from the Australian Government through the BEQUAL program, officially launched the first two...

Australian Parliamentarians and Government of Lao PDR officials celebrate key achievements of the bilateral partnership in primary education development
Ms. Benita Sommerville added, “Australia values its long-standing relationship with the Lao PDR and the Ministry of Education and Sports. Our partnership, through the BEQUAL program, reflects our shared vision and commitment to inclusive and...

Ministry of Education and Sports of Lao PDR and Australia launch the second episode of the national education promotion campaign
This week, the Ministry of Education and Sports of Lao PDR (MoES), with support from the Australian Government through the BEQUAL program, filmed the second episode of their groundbreaking national campaign to promote education across Laos. Led by...

Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) of Lao PDR and Australia highlight the vital role of Internal Pedagogical Support Staff
Assoc. Prof. Ms. Vongdeuane Osay, Director General, Department of Teacher Education (DTE), said: “IPS workshop 6 builds on the progress of previous training and responds to teachers’ evolving needs. It will equip IPS staff to help their peers to...

Plain Packaging Market Worth USD 11.69 Bn by 2034 | Towards Packaging
Ottawa, Oct. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global plain packaging market reported a value of USD 5.54 billion in 2025, and according to estimates, it will reach USD 11.69 billion by 2034, as outlined in a study from Towards Packaging, a sister...

AVEM AERO Expands Flight Support to Intercontinental Missions for Private Pilots Flying Small Aircraft
AVEM AERO expands services with intercontinental flight support for private pilots, enabling long-distance missions. TALLIN, ESTONIA, October 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- AVEM AERO, the Estonian aviation services provider specializing in OCC...

“hush! Beach Concerts x Urban Sports Wellfest 2025” unveils in mid-October Six music and sports stages fully showcase East Asian cultural characteristics
MACAU, October 8 - Jointly organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau and the MGM, and co-organized by the Municipal Affairs Bureau, the Marine and Water Bureau, and the Macao Government Tourism Office, the “hush! Beach Concerts x Urban Sports...

Ministry of Education and Sports and Australia strengthen District Education and Sports Bureau capacity to manage continuing professional development support for teachers
Throughout October 2025, the Ministry of Education and Sports of Lao PDR (MoES), with the support of the Australian Government through the Basic Education Quality and Access in Lao PDR (BEQUAL) program, is delivering a series of workshops on...

Weavix's Walt Smart Radio Surpasses 2 Billion Messages as AI Translation Transforms Factory Floors
WICHITA, Kan., Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Weavix®, the pioneer in industrial workforce communications solutions and the maker of the Walt® Smart Radio System, today announced its connected worker platform has surpassed 2 billion messages...

Expellees get deported to Eswatini from US
(MENAFN) Ten more migrants expelled from the United States arrived in Eswatini on Monday as part of Washington’s controversial deportation program, according to government statements. The southern African nation’s authorities said the individuals...

Eswatini Receives More US-Deported Migrants
(MENAFN) Ten additional migrants expelled from the United States arrived in Eswatini on Monday as part of Washington's controversial deportation initiative, according to officials from the southern African nation. In a statement posted on...

World Bank Revises Cambodia’s Growth Outlook for 2025
(MENAFN) The World Bank revised Cambodia's 2025 economic growth forecast down to 4.8 percent, from a previous estimate of 6 percent for 2024, citing challenges such as rising U.S. tariffs and ongoing border tensions with Thailand. Aaditya Mattoo,...

Letter of Credence Ceremony, 30 September 2025
The Government has appointed Mr Ong Siew Gay as Singapore’s next Ambassador to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, and Mr Rajpal Singh as Singapore’s next Ambassador to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Mr Ong Siew Gay was Singapore’s...

Latvian Broker Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Illegally Export U.S. Aircraft Technology to Russia
Latvian national, Oleg Chistyakov, aka Olegs Čitsjakovs, 56, pleaded guilty today for his role in a years-long conspiracy to circumvent U.S. export laws by filing false export forms with the U.S. government and, after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine...

E-GetS Scales User Engagement Across SEA with EngageLab’s Omnichannel AppPush & WhatsApp Business Solutions
SINGAPORE, Sept. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EngageLab, a world-leading AI-powered omnichannel customer engagement solution provider, today announced the successful deployment of its AppPush and WhatsApp Business API solutions for E-GetS, a...

ICE Arrests Worst of the Worst Over the Weekend, Including Man Who Threatened to Bomb a U.S. Representative’s Office
WASHINGTON — Over the weekend, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens—including gang members, child rapists, drunk drivers - and one man convicted of threatened use of an explosive...

Speciality Coffee Canada Launches: Redefining Coffee Culture with Unparalleled Quality, Innovation, and Heart
Speciality Coffee Canada launches to redefine coffee culture with global origins, ethical sourcing, bold blends, and a subscription service for coffee lovers. MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA, September 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Speciality Coffee...

Natural Food Colors Market Size to Reach $3.7 Billion by 2031
The natural food colors market was valued at $1.2 billion in 2021, and is estimated to reach $3.7 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 11.3% from 2022 to 2031 WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, September 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Natural...

DHS Debunks More Fake News Allegations, Sets the Record Straight on Louisiana Lockup
This facility houses 26 child predators, 20 sex offenders, and 28 murderers WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is once again debunking false allegations about immigration detention centers, this time perpetuated by...

Despite 1,000% Increase in Assaults on ICE Officers, Governor Newsom Signs Unconstitutional Law to Ban Law Enforcement Officer Protections
Sanctuary politician Newsom stands with gang members, murderers, pedophiles, and terrorists over law enforcement WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) vehemently condemns California Governor Gavin Newsom for signing the “No Secret...