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Six Die in Laos After Consuming Toxic Wild Mushrooms
MENAFN
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May 15, 2025
(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
EIN Presswire
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April 21, 2025
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
Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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April 22, 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...
Combating Document Fraud and Transnational Crime: Lao PDR Airport Deploys Regula 4306 Comparator
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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April 15, 2025
RESTON, Va., April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The space-saving yet full-function video spectral comparator Regula 4306 has been deployed at Wattay International Airport in Vientiane, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, to strengthen the...
China-Laos railway witnesses rise in popularity for Lao New Year travel
MENAFN
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April 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The China-Laos Railway is witnessing a notable rise in passenger numbers as residents return home and tourists flock to popular sites in anticipation of the upcoming Lao New Year festivities. The train's convenience, affordability, and...
Chinese delegation concludes visit to Laos to strengthen bilateral ties
MENAFN
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April 13, 2025
(MENAFN) A Chinese delegation, headed by Yang Wanming, President of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, wrapped up a four-day visit to Laos on Saturday. The trip, which commenced on Wednesday, was designed to...
Specialist Sphere Expands to Cambodia & Laos with Free Platform Connecting Patients to Trusted Specialists in Singapore
EIN Presswire
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April 9, 2025
Specialist Sphere, a digital platform is expanding its services to offer patients in Cambodia and Laos access to trusted medical specialists in Singapore. CAMBODIA, April 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Specialist Sphere, a groundbreaking digital...
Condolences from Singapore Leaders on the passing of former Lao President Khamtay Siphandone
Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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April 7, 2025
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam has written to President of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic Thongloun Sisoulith, and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has written to Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone to convey their condolences on the passing of...
Ministry of Education and Sports and Australia collaborate on Early Grade Language Assessments to improve inclusive education in Lao PDR
BEQUAL
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April 3, 2025
Ms Manoly Dongvan, Deputy Director General, Research Institute for Educational Sciences (RIES) said “The aim of the longitudinal study is to understand how this group of students are progressing from year to year after teachers receive support and...
Lao QR Merchants Now Accept Payments by UnionPay-Powered Wallets -- UnionPay International and LAPNet Launch Payment Linkage
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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December 25, 2024
SHANGHAI, Dec. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On December 19, UnionPay International (UPI) and the Lao National Payment Network (LAPNet) launched the QR payment interoperability collaboration in Shanghai. Mr. Dong Junfeng, Chairman of UPI, and Mr....
Landmark Laos: UAE Business Forum Ignites New Era of Trade and Investment
EIN Presswire
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February 18, 2025
Inaugural Laos-UAE Business Forum Marks Major Step in Trade Ties, Showcasing Investment Opportunities and Global Integration in the Region. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, February 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The inaugural Laos-UAE Business...
Laos Energy Drinks Market Set to Surpass US$ 35.99 Million by 2032 with Steady Growth at 4.17% CAGR
EIN Presswire
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November 25, 2024
CHICAGO, NY, UNITED STATES, November 25, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 𝐋𝐚𝐨𝐬 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭, valued at 𝐔𝐒𝐃 𝟐𝟒.𝟗𝟐 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑, is set to experience steady growth over the forecast period of 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒–𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟐. The market is projected to exceed...
Laos Beer Market to Reach US$ 821.5 Million by 2032, Growing at a CAGR of 4.05% from 2024 to 2032 | Astute Analytica
EIN Presswire
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November 25, 2024
CHICAGO, NY, UNITED STATES, November 25, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 𝐋𝐚𝐨𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 valued at 𝐔𝐒$ 𝟓𝟕𝟒.𝟔 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑, is poised for significant growth over the next decade. According to the latest market report, the market is projected...
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)....
ADB Supports Livestock Health and Value Chains in Lao PDR to Boost Trade
Asian Development Bank
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December 13, 2024
VIENTIANE, LAO PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC (13 December 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $42.9 million financing package to improve cross-border livestock health, enhance value chains, and boost trade of livestock and livestock...
ADB to Help Modernize Revenue Mobilization in Lao PDR
Asian Development Bank
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December 13, 2024
VIENTIANE, LAO PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC (13 December 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $25 million financing package, as well as a $2 million technical assistance grant, to support the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao...