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Singapore seizes rhinoceros horns shipment en route to Vientiane
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Singapore authorities announced on Tuesday that they had seized rhinoceros horns valued at more than $800,000 from a suspicious shipment destined for Vientiane, Laos, marking the largest such seizure in the country’s history.
Singapore seizes record haul of rhinoceros horns bound for Laos
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Singapore authorities announced Tuesday the seizure of rhinoceros horns valued at over $800,000 from a “suspicious shipment” destined for Vientiane, Laos, marking the country’s largest-ever confiscation of such items.
Ministry of Education and Sports and Australia launch the development of Spoken Lao Lessons for Grade 2
BEQUAL
Mr. Outhit Thipmany added “This is crucial because students who struggle to understand the language risk falling behind or even dropping out. When children can’t follow what’s said in class, it’s easy for them to lose interest and stop coming to...
Laos tackles health challenges posed by climate change with new initiative
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Laos has launched a new initiative aimed at reinforcing its health system to better withstand the growing health challenges posed by climate change.
Laos seeks to expand its solidarity village fund project
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Laos is moving forward with efforts to strengthen rural development by expanding its solidarity village fund initiative, as outlined by the Lao Front for National Development (LFND). The program is aimed at offering financial support to...
Laos Issues Alert as Typhoon Wipha Sparks Flood, Landslide Threats
MENAFN
(MENAFN) The Laos weather bureau has issued a critical alert as Typhoon Wipha—the sixth typhoon of the year—approaches, bringing a heightened threat of flash floods and landslides due to anticipated heavy rain, powerful winds, and thunderstorms...
Australia and the Ministry of Education and Sports of Lao PDR produce new inclusive education resources for students who are newly learning Lao language when they start school
BEQUAL
In addition to the audio tracks, RIES also produced the Teacher Development Video 25, a resource designed to strengthen teaching strategies for Spoken Lao. The video features real classroom practices and includes prompts to encourage teacher...
Ministry of Education and Sports of Lao PDR and Australia develop the third episode of the national education promotion campaign
BEQUAL
This week, the Ministry of Education and Sports of Lao PDR (MoES), with support from the Australian Government through the BEQUAL program, started filming the third episode of their innovative national education promotion campaign.
Prime Minister Carney meets with Prime Minister of Laos Sonexay Siphandone
Prime Minister of Canada
CANADA, October 26 - Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met the Prime Minister of Laos, Sonexay Siphandone, on the margins of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Ministry of Education and Australia release two new Teacher Development Videos to help teachers confidently use the new “Seven Steps” Lao language teaching approach
BEQUAL
Mr Outhit Thipmany, Deputy Director General, RIES, said “Learning how to apply a new teaching method can be challenging, especially with limited training time.
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
BEQUAL
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
BEQUAL
Ms. Benita Sommerville added, “Australia values its long-standing relationship with the Lao PDR and the Ministry of Education and Sports.
Ministry of Education and Sports of Lao PDR and Australia launch the second episode of the national education promotion campaign
BEQUAL
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...
Mekong Fishery Leads Laos' Emergence in Global Pangasius Trade with Integrated Aquaculture Efforts
EIN Presswire
PAKSE, CHAMPASAK, LAOS, September 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Along the lower Mekong River in Laos, a new chapter is unfolding in the pangasius industry, traditionally led by Vietnam.
Laotian PM says Laos might reroute its coffee sales from US to Russia
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Laos could redirect its coffee exports from the United States to Russia following the steep tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, Laotian Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone told RIA Novosti.
Typhoon Kajiki Predicted to Unleash Chaos in Laos
MENAFN
(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.
WORST OF THE WORST: ICE Arrests Multiple Pedophiles, Violent Assailants, and Other Public Safety Threats
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
80% of Americans SUPPORT the Trump Administration’s commonsense efforts to deport criminal illegal aliens WASHINGTON –– Yesterday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens, convicted...
GRAPHION ENERGY SOLUTIONS, LAUNCHES WORLD’S FIRST 30-MINUTE CHARGING ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLES IN VIENTIANE, LAO PDR
EIN Presswire
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...
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
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.
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