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Southeast Asia’s largest business summit to kick off in SA today
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...

Laos Calls for Action as Dengue Cases Soar to 1,370
(MENAFN) Lao officials are calling on all sectors and citizens to heighten their vigilance against dengue fever, especially during the rainy season when flooding fosters perfect mosquito breeding environments, significantly increasing infection...

Laos, Thailand Forge Trade Partnership to Amplify Local Markets
(MENAFN) Officials from Laos and Thailand convened for a key technical economic seminar aimed at intensifying trade partnerships and elevating local products on the global stage, according to Lao media reports on Tuesday. The event, named...

Laos Expands Access to Inclusive, Equitable Education in 2025
(MENAFN) Laos’ Ministry of Education and Sports is ramping up collaboration with development partners to expand access to quality, inclusive, and equitable education nationwide. A ministry report released Tuesday detailed plans to join forces with...

Laos Reaffirms Unwavering Dedication to Protecting Children’s Rights
(MENAFN) Laos has reiterated its unwavering dedication to safeguarding children's rights while fostering environments that nurture their growth and success. The government recognizes children and youth as vital pillars for the country’s long-term...

Laos, Russia Formalize Accord to Deepen Legal Ties
(MENAFN) The top prosecutorial authorities of Laos and Russia have formalized a new bilateral initiative to deepen legal ties and strengthen institutional cooperation throughout 2025 and 2026. According to a newspaper, the official agreement was...

Ultra X Under PQTIC Leads the AI Quantitative Trading Boom, The LAO Plans Premium Acquisition
BALTIMORE, Md., June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As artificial intelligence (AI) technology sweeps across global financial markets, Panther Quantitative Intelligence Trading Center (PQTIC)'s flagship product, the Ultra X Quantitative Trading...

Lao Economy Starts to Stabilize Amid Stringent Monetary Policy
(MENAFN) The Lao economy is beginning to stabilize, particularly in the currency and monetary sectors, as a result of determined actions by the government, according to Phetsathaphone Keovongvichith, director general of the Banking Operations...

Lao Minister Calls for Nationwide Effort to Preserve Forests
(MENAFN) Lao Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Linkham Douangsavanh is urging the public to take an active role in preserving the country’s forest resources, stressing the need for their conservation, development, and sustainable use. During a...

Wellness Brand Amazing Sesame Establishes Presence in Laos
Amazing Sesame expands its inside-out beauty and wellness mission fostering confidence through health and radiance. LAOS, LAOS, June 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Amazing Sesame, a wellness-focused brand rooted in the traditional Taiwanese art...

Ministry of Education and Sports of Lao PDR and Australia collaborate to enhance continuing professional development opportunities for teachers
During the workshop DTE presented results and achievements on the implementation of school-based CPD to date and provided an overview of the CPD Guidelines’ purpose, structure and intended use. Participants engaged actively in offline group...

Top Russian prosecutor takes to trip to Laos
(MENAFN) Russian Prosecutor General Igor Krasnov arrived in Laos on Tuesday evening to strengthen legal and law enforcement collaboration between the two nations. The visit underscores the long-standing relationship between Russia and Laos, which...

Lao New Year Celebrations See 15 Road Fatalities
(MENAFN) According to a report from a media source on Thursday, fifteen individuals lost their lives in road accidents throughout Laos during the Lao New Year festivities, which took place from April 14 to 16. The report highlighted that there...

Russian Prosecutor Visits Laos
(MENAFN) Russian Prosecutor General Igor Krasnov arrived in Laos on Tuesday evening to engage in discussions aimed at boosting cooperation between the law enforcement bodies of both nations. The relationship between Russia and Laos has remained...

Amazing Sesame Launches in Laos with Wellness and Beauty Campaign
Amazing Sesame introduces its brand to Laos, combining wellness advocacy, self-care routines, and community participation. LAOS, May 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Amazing Sesame Launches in Laos with Wellness and Community Campaign Amazing...

Toxic Wild Mushrooms Claim Seven Lives in Laos
(MENAFN) Health officials in northern Laos’ Xayaboury province have sounded the alarm over a growing public health threat after a number of people died from consuming poisonous wild mushrooms. Authorities are urging residents to remain alert and...

Laos government seeks to bolster nation's mining sector
(MENAFN) Laos government officials and industry stakeholders convened this week to strategize on bolstering the nation's mining sector, grappling with economic pressures and project delays. A forum held Wednesday saw representatives from the...

Six Die in Laos After Consuming Toxic Wild Mushrooms
(MENAFN) Health officials in Xayaboury province, located in northern Laos, have issued a public alert following the deaths of six individuals linked to poisonous wild mushrooms. The warning urges residents to remain cautious and take steps to...

Amazing Sesame Embarks on Cross-Border Expansion with New Launch in Laos, Strengthening Global Healthy Food Strategy
Amazing Sesame expands from Taiwan to global markets, helping more people discover and enjoy its sesame superfoods & other health and wellness products. LAOS, April 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Amazing Sesame, a rising star in the...
Visit by Dr Valaxay Lengsavad, Deputy Head of Committee For External Relations of the Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, under the S R Nathan Fellowship, 22 to 26 April 2025
Deputy Head of Committee for External Relations of the Central Committee of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Dr Valaxay Lengsavad is visiting Singapore under the S R Nathan Fellowship from 22 to 26 April 2025. During his visit, Dr Lengsavad...