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ASEAN Family Day in Laos marks 58th anniversary of ASEAN
VietnamPlus
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August 23, 2025
Vientiane (VNA) – An event named “ASEAN Family Day” was held in Vientiane, Laos, on August 23 to celebrate the 58th anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The event, hosted by the Indonesian Embassy in Laos in...
Laos expands eco-friendly mosquito method to combat dengue
The Hans India
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August 23, 2025
Vientiane: In the fight against dengue, Laos is expanding the release of Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes, a safe and effective method that turns mosquitoes into tiny warriors against the virus. In early August, Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes were...
Feature: Laos expands eco-friendly mosquito method to combat dengue
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- In the fight against dengue, Laos is expanding the release of Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes, a safe and effective method that turns mosquitoes into tiny warriors against the virus. In early August, Wolbachia-infected...
Laos and Vietnam deepen bilateral relationship
Prensa Latina - Cuba
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August 22, 2025
Upon her arrival at Wattay International Airport, she was received by Vice Chairman of the Vientiane Administrative Committee Phouvong Vongkhamxao and Lao government officials. Later, she held talks with Pany Yathotou at the Presidential Office,...
Lao Foreign Minister Pays Courtesy Call on Mongolian Prime Minister
Lao News Agency
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KPL As part of his official visit to Mongolia and participation in the 10th Foreign Ministers’ Meeting of the Forum for East Asia–Latin America Cooperation (FEALAC) on August 21, Foreign Minister of the Lao PDR Thongsavanh Phomvihane and his...
Lao PDR launches “Luem Ton Di” parenting initiative to bring Vroom brain-building to every home
Lao News Agency
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KPL The Lao Women’s Union and UNICEF today launched “Luem Ton Di” (“Good Starts”), the Lao adaptation of Vroom - an innovative parenting tool developed by the Bezos Family Foundation. (KPL) The Lao Women’s Union and UNICEF today launched “Luem Ton...
Laos, Vietnam to strengthen comprehensive cooperation
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan paid an official visit to Laos to further strengthen and expand the friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries, states, and...
Christians in Laos driven from their homes, forced to live in rainforest
The Lao Times
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August 22, 2025
Despite the fact that the constitution and religious freedom laws in Laos officially guarantee the right to worship, Christians in rural areas of the Southeast Asian country are being evicted from their homes and being forced to live in the rain...
Hospital reports severe malaria cases linked to travel in Africa
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI — The National Hospital for Tropical Diseases in Hà Nội has reported a series of severe malaria cases over the past week, all linked to individuals returning from African countries. One of the cases is L.T.M., 33, from the northern province...
Laos, Vietnam Pledge to Deepen Special Solidarity and Comprehensive Cooperation
Lao News Agency
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KPL Vice President of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic Pany Yathortou on August 21 warmly welcomed her Vietnamese counterpart, Vo Thi Anh Xuan, who is paying an official visit to Laos on August 21–22 at the invitation of the Lao Vice...
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and Laos hold talks
AKIpress News Agency
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AKIPRESS.COM - Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Battsetseg Batmunkh and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Laos Thongsavanh Phomvihane held official talks, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported on August 20. The Ministers reaffirmed their...
Laos looks to create payment system for forest ecosystems
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) -- The Lao government, in partnership with development partners, has launched a feasibility study to develop a national Payment for Forest Environmental Services (PfES) system, a sustainable, long-term financing...
Conference highlights how China-Laos-Thailand corridor links tracks, futures
The Nation Thailand
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August 21, 2025
"Transport connectivity, particularly the railway system, is a strategic economic corridor for boosting economic growth, regional resilience and deepening intercountry integration across the Greater Mekong Subregion," said Suriyan Vichitlekarn,...
U.S. Customs Agents Praised For Catching "Disease-Ridden Threat" Twice In One Week At The Same Airport
The Travel
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August 21, 2025
Whether it be TSA or CBP, security measures remain of the utmost importance at airports across America. We have seen plenty of busts lately, including a passenger getting caught by TSA with an absurd stash of fake IDs. On the flip side, we have...
Laos and Mongolia Strengthen Bilateral Ties
Lao News Agency
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KPL At the invitation of Ms. Battsetseg Batmunkh, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Mr. Thongsavanh Phomvihane, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR, accompanied by his spouse and delegation, paid an official visit to Mongolia from...
World : Top News Headlines Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Aug 22, 2025
Bernama
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August 22, 2025
INDONESIA 1. INDONESIA NEEDS RP300 TRILLION FOR TOTAL WASTE MANAGEMENT BY 2029 -- ANTARA Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq revealed that the investment required to achieve a total waste management by 2029 will reach approximately Rp300...
Acupuncture for Parkinson’s Disease: A Narrative Review of Clinical Efficacy and Mechanistic Insights
Dove Medical Press
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August 21, 2025
Introduction Parkinson’s disease (PD), a complex neurological condition stemming from various causes and diverse clinical presentations, ranks as the second most common neurodegenerative disorder worldwide. It has escalated into a significant...
Impact of a MOOC-Based Blended Learning Model on Performance, Satisfaction, and Perceptions in a Histology Course for Chinese Medical Students
Dove Medical Press
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August 21, 2025
Introduction Histology is a prerequisite subject for understanding other basic medical sciences and higher clinical courses; hence, the subject is regarded as a valuable course in medical education.1,2 Currently, histology is still based on rigid...
Việt Nam, Laos continue to tighten special relationship, comprehensive cooperation
Vietnam News Agency
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VIENTIANE — Vietnamese Vice State President Võ Thị Ánh Xuân paid courtesy calls on General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith and Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone as part of her...
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and Laos Hold Official Talks
Montsame News Agency
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Ulaanbaatar, August 21, 2025 /MONTSAME/. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Battsetseg Batmunkh, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Thongsavanh Phomvihane, held official talks in Ulaanbaatar on August...