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Construction begins on Chinese section of China-Laos 500-kV power interconnection project
Xinhua News Agency
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KUNMING, June 30 (Xinhua) -- Construction on the Chinese section of the China-Laos 500-kV power interconnection project officially commenced on Monday. This is another major project in bilateral cooperation following the construction and...
China-Laos Railway sees 8.8% cargo growth in H1
China Daily
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An international cargo train of China-Laos Railway is pictured at Wangjiaying West Station in Kunming, Southwest China's Yunnan province, on Jan 2, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] VIENTIANE - The China-Laos Railway transported 3 million tons of cargo in the...
Singapore hits record high in renewable energy consumption
VietnamPlus
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June 30, 2025
Singapore (VNA) - Singapore recorded a historic high in the share of renewable energy in its power generation mix in May, according to the latest market data analysis. The milestone was achieved as the country accelerated solar power production...
Thai Police Intercept Cannabis-Smuggling Package Bound for Laos
Khaosod English
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June 30, 2025
NONG KHAI — Police in Nong Khai rushed to inspect suspicious packages after a shipping company reported finding questionable parcels that customers requested to send abroad without specifying the recipient’s name. They discovered 72 cans of...
China-Laos Railway sees 8.8 pct cargo growth H1 2025
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, June 30 (Xinhua) -- The China-Laos Railway transported 3 million tons of cargo in the first half of 2025, marking an 8.8 percent increase compared to the same period last year, the local Pasaxon newspaper reported on Monday. Since its...
Sinovoltaics Charts Future of Solar Manufacturing in Southeast Asia
Saur Energy
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June 30, 2025
Hong Kong-headquartered Sinovoltaics has released its first edition of the Southeast Asia Solar Supply Chain Map 2025 report. The market insights series features maps for the region – showcasing existing and future solar module manufacturers...
China-Laos Railway cross-border transport hits new record in first half of 2025
Global Times
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A train on the China-Laos Railway crosses a river in Pu'er, Southwest China's Yunnan Province, on July 17, 2021. Photo: VCG In the first half of 2025, the cross-border transport handled by China-Laos Railway hit a record high, demonstrating robust...
Agriculture Minister strengthens IFAD ties to boost Thai farming and regional health cooperation
Pattaya Mail
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June 28, 2025
Agriculture Minister Narumon meets with IFAD leadership to strengthen regional cooperation, backing cross-border animal disease control and sustainable farming under the One Health framework. BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand’s Minister of Agriculture...
Feature: Lao Rocket Festival fills sky with joy
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, June 29 (Xinhua) -- As the rainy season begins, people across Laos celebrate the annual Rocket Festival with cheers and rockets soaring into the sky -- a joyful gathering of friends and families embracing the green season and hoping for...
Gold-rich Laos hits mother lode with S-E Asia’s first bullion bank amid inflation, currency blues
The Business Times Singapore
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June 29, 2025
[VIENTIANE] In the heart of a resource-rich continent famed for metals and gems, one of South-east Asia’s smallest economies quietly launched the region’s first dedicated gold bank – a bold bid to draw tonnes of the precious yellow metal back into...
World News | PM Modi's 5-nation Tour to Focus on Boosting Bilateral Cooperation in Critical Minerals
Latestly
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July 1, 2025
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): With 21st-century technologies increasingly reliant on critical minerals, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming five-nation tour, beginning July 2, is expected to expand India's bilateral cooperation in sectors...
Lao PDR Pioneers A Convergence Initiative to Transform Food Systems, Combat Climate Change
Lao News Agency
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KPL In an important moment for sustainable development in Southeast Asia, the Lao PDR today officially launched the Convergence Initiative, a pioneering national programme that integrates food systems transformation with climate action to benefit...
Mining and Natural Resources in Cambodia: Investment Potential and Sector Outlook
ASEAN Briefing
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June 27, 2025
Cambodia possesses a broad spectrum of mineral resources that remain largely underexplored, offering significant untapped potential for development. While the mining sector has historically played a modest role in the country’s economy, its...
Asian companies seek new markets amid tariff shock
China Daily Global
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In this aerial drone photo, a fully loaded train operated independently by a Lao train driver leaves for Kunming, Southwest China's Yunnan province, from Vientiane Station in Vientiane, Laos, Aug 5, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua] Facing fresh US tariff...
Laos faces flooding as rains continue
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Continuous heavy rainfall in Laos has triggered rising river levels and widespread flooding across several villages, with authorities closely monitoring the situation. In the early morning of Friday, several villages...
As Rain Keeps Falling, Laos Braces For Rising Flood Risk
MENAFN
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Vientiane, June 28 (IANS) As rainfall continues across Laos, rising river levels have caused flooding in several villages, leading to growing public concern as communities brace for an escalating threat of widespread...
Laos continues efforts to support MSMEs
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Laos marked International Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Day under the theme "Results of the Implementation of Work to Promote Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises 2021-2025," highlighting ongoing...
Feature: As rain keeps falling, Laos braces for rising flood risk
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, June 28 (Xinhua) -- As rainfall continues across Laos, rising river levels have caused flooding in several villages, leading to growing public concern as communities brace for an escalating threat of widespread flooding. Continuous...
Laos explores national data center development to drive digital transformation
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Laos' Ministry of Technology and Communications is moving forward with plans to develop a national data center and government data exchange system, marking a significant milestone in the country's digital...
Lao National Assembly Session Concludes 9th Ordinary Session with Approval of New, Revised Legislations
The Laotian Times
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June 27, 2025
The final day of the 9th National Assembly session closed with the approval of a total of ten laws, including five newly drafted and five revised. Throughout the 14 days session from 9 to 26 June, members of the Assembly thoroughly reviewed the...