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World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore & Vietnam: June 23, 2025
Bernama
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June 23, 2025
INDONESIA 1.INDONESIA CONDEMNS CANADIAN WEBSITE FOR ADVERTISING ITS ISLANDS FOR SALE -- JAKARTA GLOBE The Indonesian government has strongly condemned a Canadian-based website for listing several islands within Indonesia’s territory for sale,...
Lao newspaper highlights President Ho Chi Minh’s views on combative nature of revolutionary press
VietnamPlus
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June 21, 2025
Vientiane (VNA) – On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press Day (June 21, 1925 – 2025), Pasaxon – the official organ of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee – published an editorial underscoring...
Leadership Falters As Climate Costs Soar And Time To Act Runs Out
Forbes
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CHARLEVOIX, CANADA - JUNE 9: In this photo provided by the German Government Press Office (BPA), ... More German Chancellor Angela Merkel deliberates with US president Donald Trump on the sidelines of the official agenda on the second day of the...
Laos strives to develop strong tourism growth
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, June 20 (Xinhua) -- Laos' Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism will roll out a range of initiatives aimed at strengthening the tourism sector, attracting more visitors, and boosting national revenue. According to Lao National TV...
Lao Authorities Issue Directive to Prepare for Rainy Season Disasters
The Laotian Times
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June 20, 2025
On 18 June, Lao authorities issued a directive instructing all levels of disaster management, from national to local, to prepare for potential natural disasters during the upcoming rainy season. The directive emphasizes the need for enhanced...
Mekong Delta climate resilience project benefits nearly 2 million people
VietnamPlus
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June 20, 2025
Can Tho (VNA) — With total investment exceeding 8.5 trillion VND (325.3 million USD), the Mekong Delta Integrated Climate Resilience and Sustainable Livelihoods Project (ICRSL or WB9) has helped improve climate resilience and sustainable...
Building Hope, Not Just Classrooms: Rethinking Education Aid for Rural Laos
Lao News Agency
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KPL In the heart of Laos, where mountains stretch far and villages rest quietly, lies a silent crisis we must urgently address. In districts like Nga, tucked away in Oudomxay Province, thousands of children are still left behind—not by choice, but...
Government ready to offer incentives in challenging trade environment, says Deputy PM
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI — The Government is ready to support businesses through tax and fee incentives if the business environment becomes increasingly challenging, said Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Hòa Bình during a Q&A session with the National...
Laos Celebrates International Day of the Midwife with Renewed Commitment to Maternal Health
The Laotian Times
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June 19, 2025
On 18 June, Laos joined the global community in celebrating the International Day of the Midwife, honoring the vital role midwives play in safeguarding maternal and newborn health, especially in remote and underserved communities. Held in...
Laos Undertakes Major Government Reshuffle Amid Structural Reforms
The Laotian Times
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June 19, 2025
The Lao government has carried out a sweeping reshuffle, replacing or reassigning nine ministers along with the Governor of the Bank of the Lao PDR. The overhaul is part of a broader reform effort aimed at consolidating ministries and streamlining...
Laos' Luang Prabang seeks economic growth while preserving world heritage status
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, June 19 (Xinhua) -- Northern Laos' Luang Prabang province will intensify socio-economic development efforts by focusing on tourism, agriculture, and logistics as key pillars to build a strong and self-sufficient economy while preserving...
United Kingdom Deepens Climate Cooperation with Mekong Countries
The Laotian Times
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June 20, 2025
UK Embassy in Laos – The United Kingdom has formalized its role as a development partner to the Mekong River Commission (MRC), signaling a deepening commitment to supporting climate resilience, biodiversity protection, and sustainable development...
Signing Ceremony for New University Hospital Project in Vientiane
Lao News Agency
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KPL A signing ceremony for the Health Sciences University Hospital Construction Project (LAO-15) took place on June 19 in Vientiane. The agreement was signed between the Lao Ministry of Health and the Korean company ILSUNG. (KPL) A signing...
President Appoints New Lao Ambassador to the United Nations
Lao News Agency
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KPL President Thongloun Sisoulith has officially presented credentials to Mr. Thongphane Savanphet, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, appointing him as the new Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Lao PDR to the United Nations in New...
US panel price spread widens between India and Indonesia/Laos origin
pv-magazine
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June 20, 2025
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, reports that US-assembled modules with imported cells continue to be heard between $0.26/W and $0.33/W, while modules with domestic content – which are still limited to just a...
Lao gov't hails midwives' role in improving maternal health
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, June 18 (Xinhua) -- The Lao government on Wednesday hailed midwives as vital contributors to maternal and newborn health. Speaking at an event in Vientiane to mark the International Day of the Midwife, Lao Deputy Minister of Health...
Laos pushes forward e-commerce dispute settlement
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, June 18 (Xinhua) -- Representatives from the Lao Ministry of Industry and Commerce, development partners, and e-commerce businesses have gathered to review and discuss the draft complaint mechanism aimed at strengthening e-commerce...
Follow the river: how to crack the rich secrets of undiscovered Laos
Hawkesbury Gazette
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June 20, 2025
Vang Vieng: Once known as a backpacker haven famous for river tubing, the mountain town has grown into a popular base for adventure activities like rock climbing. Bokeo Nature Reserve: In the northern jungle, you'll find The Gibbon Experience,...
World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore & Vietnam: June 20, 2025
Bernama
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June 20, 2025
INDONESIA 1.PRABOWO SHORES UP TIES WITH PUTIN -- THE JAKARTA POST President Prabowo Subianto shored up ties with Russia in a bilateral talk with President Vladimir Putin in the northern Russian city of Saint Petersburg on Thursday, exploring ways...
Laos warns of flood risk amid ongoing rainfall
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, June 18 (Xinhua) -- The weather bureau of Laos has warned that continued rainfall in many parts of the country may cause floods and landslides, while water levels in rivers keep rising. Heavy and light rains are forecast across Laos...