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Lao official hails Vietnam’s 80th National Day as shared pride
VietnamPlus
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August 19, 2025
Vientiane (VNA) – The 80th anniversary of August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2) of Vietnam is not only a source of pride for the Vietnamese people, but also a moment of joy for neighbouring Laos, Chairman of the Lao People’s...
I saw kaleidoscopic light before going permanently blind after taking free shots in Laos that killed 6
The Scottish Sun
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August 19, 2025
A BRITISH backpacker who went blind after drinking methanol-laced shots in Laos described seeing a "kaleidoscopic light" before his vision went black. Calum Macdonald, 23, stopped off in the popular tourist destination of Vang Vieng in Laos during...
Lao PDR Launches Study on Sustainable Forest Financing
Lao News Agency
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KPL The Government of the Lao PDR, in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and other development partners, last Thursday launched a feasibility study on establishing a national Payment for Forest...
Laos Set to Export 120 Tons of Roselle to South Korea
The Laotian Times
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August 19, 2025
Laos is on track to export 120 tons of roselle to South Korea, with plans to expand commercial cultivation to include black and white sesame, large onions, and others related for the Korean market. On 14 August, the Lao Agricultural Business...
The Laos Methanol Poisoning Could Happen To You: Early Signs, Symptoms You Should Be Aware Of
International Business Times - United Kingdom
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August 19, 2025
A British man lost his sight, and six tourists died after drinking methanol-tainted alcohol at a hostel in Vang Vieng, Laos. In 2024, a group of tourists drank what appeared to be standard free alcohol served at Nana Backpackers Hostel, a popular...
Central Asia, Laos routes drive growth in China’s rail cargo
Fibre 2 Fashion
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China’s international rail operations expanded further, with 8,526 freight train trips to Central Asia, marking a 23.2 per cent rise. The China–Laos Railway also reported growth, transporting more than 3.44 million tonnes of cross-border cargo, an...
China Shares Auditing Knowledge with Lao PDR Officials
Lao News Agency
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KPL On August 18 – The State Audit Organization (SAO) of Lao PDR welcomed a delegation of experts from Nanjing University of Auditing, China, for a workshop aimed at strengthening cooperation and sharing auditing expertise. (KPL) On August 18 –...
August Revolution success – testament to Vietnam’s power of great unity: Lao newspaper
VietnamPlus
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August 19, 2025
Vientiane (VNA) – Pasaxon, the official organ of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee, on August 18 published an article celebrating the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s August Revolution (August 19), hailing its success as a...
Foreign Minister of Laos to pay visit to Mongolia
AKIpress News Agency
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AKIPRESS.COM - A delegation led by Minister of Foreign Affairs of Laos Thongsavanh Phomvihane will pay an official visit to Mongolia on August 19–23 at the invitation of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Battsetseg Batmunkh, Montsame...
Multi-Billion Dollar Development Partnership Announced To Drive Economic And Environmental Progress In Laos
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN- GetNews) World Peace Development Co., Ltd. and Lao Development Construction and Investment Co., Ltd. announce a $200B partnership endorsed by the Lao Prime Minister to advance infrastructure, energy, and sustainability in Laos under the...
Laos Calls for Stronger Mekong Cooperation on Digital Growth, Clean Energy, and Water Management
The Laotian Times
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August 18, 2025
Lao Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane has called for deeper Mekong cooperation to strengthen digital growth, clean energy, and water resource management to improve the lives of people across the region. Thongsavanh made his remark on 15...
Construction of Laos’ First University of Health Sciences Hospital to Begin by Year-End
Lao News Agency
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KPL Vientiane will soon be home to Laos’ first University of Health Sciences (UHS) Hospital—a state-of-the-art 400-bed tertiary teaching facility in Dongposi, Hadxayfong district. With construction set to begin in late 2025, the hospital is...
I saw a blaze of light, then I was blind, says Laos methanol victim
The Times
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A British man who went blind after he was the victim of a methanol poisoning while travelling in Laos has described seeing a “kaleidoscopic blinding light” as he began to lose his vision. Calum Macdonald, 23, was one of several victims of the...
Tourism Malaysia Launches Visit Malaysia 2026 Campaign in Vientiane with Grand Roadshow
Lao News Agency
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KPL Tourism Malaysia Vientiane made a vibrant return to the spotlight with its Tourism Malaysia Roadshow Seminar, B2B Session, Networking Dinner, and the official launching of the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign in Vientiane, hosted at the...
Foreign Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to Pay an Official Visit to Mongolia
Montsame News Agency
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Ulaanbaatar, August 18, 2025 /MONTSAME/. At the invitation of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Battsetseg Batmunkh, a delegation led by Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic Thongsavanh Phomvihane will pay an...
World : Lao Farmer’s Death Highlights Landmine Danger, Children Among Main VictimsÂ
Bernama
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August 18, 2025
PHNOM PENH, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- The death of a Lao farmer and the injury of his son serve as a grim reminder of the hidden dangers of unexploded landmines in the tiny Southeast Asian nation, a popular tourist destination. The farmer, along with...
I saw a kaleidoscopic light before going blind, says survivor of Laos methanol poisoning
BBC
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August 18, 2025
Oli Constable, Katie Roberts and George SandemanBBC News ShareSave When Calum Macdonald arrived at the Vietnamese border, he couldn't read the administrative forms in front of him. All he could see was a blinding kaleidoscopic light. He had just...
World : Top News Headlines In Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Aug 18, 2025
Bernama
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August 18, 2025
LAOS 1. TAN CHONG MOTOR LAUNCHES ALL-NEW NISSAN MAGNITE - VIENTIANE TIMES Tan Chong Motor (Lao) Co Ltd has introduced the All-New Nissan Magnite. The compact SUV, featuring advanced technology, excellent fuel efficiency and smart features, is...
Business : B. Grimm Urges Faster ASEAN Energy Integration To Harness Laos' Hydro And Malaysia's Solar Capacities
Bernama
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August 17, 2025
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 (Bernama) – The groundwork for ASEAN energy integration has long been laid, but sharper focus and faster action are needed to propel renewable energy to the next level by harnessing each member’s...
Thais fear Myanmar rare-earth mining is polluting rivers
Nikkei Asia
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August 16, 2025
Environment Chinese-backed projects seen as possible sources of heavy metals in water Chiang Rai province is a border region where Thailand, Myanmar and Laos meet along the Mekong River. (Photo by Kosuke Inoue) KOSUKE INOUE August 17, 2025 08:51...