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Việt Nam's 80th National Day celebrated in Laos
Vietnam News
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August 23, 2025
VIENTIANE The Vietnamese Embassy in Laos on August 22 evening hosted a reception in Vientiane to celebrate the 80th National Day of the Socialist Republic of Việt Nam (September 2, 1945 – 2025). The event was attended by Vietnamese Vice President...
Ex-MP arrested in Laos over party embezzlement
Bangkok Post
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August 23, 2025
PUBLISHED : 24 Aug 2025 at 05:19 Former Thai Rak Tham Party MP and leader Peerawit Ruangluedolphak has been arrested on charges of embezzling 17.6 million baht in party funds. He was apprehended in Laos before being transferred to Phra Phutthabat...
Laos Recognizes Ho Chi Minh Trail Sites as National Heritage
The Laotian Times
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August 23, 2025
Laos has officially recognized the Phou Luang–Ho Chi Minh Trail sites on its territory as national heritage, highlighting their role in the shared history of Laos and Vietnam. A ceremony took place on 22 August at the General Club of the Ministry...
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...
China-Laos Railway launches two-way operations of int'l freight train service between Yuxi and Vientiane
Xinhua News Agency
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An international freight train bound for Lao capital Vientiane prepares to depart from Yanhe Station of China-Laos Railway in Yuxi City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Aug. 23, 2025. The China-Laos Railway launched two-way operations of the...
Vietnam's 80th National Day celebrated in Laos
VietnamPlus
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August 23, 2025
Vientiane (VNA) – The Vietnamese Embassy in Laos on August 22 evening hosted a reception in Vientiane to celebrate the 80th National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 – 2025). The event was attended by Vietnamese Vice...
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...
FMs of China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand hold informal meeting, pledge stronger joint crackdown on cross-border crimes
Global Times
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Photo: From Chinese Foreign Ministry Foreign ministers of China, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand held an informal meeting in Anning, Southwest China's Yunnan Province, on Friday, during which they exchanged views on joint efforts to combat...
Laos recognises Trường Sơn – Hồ Chí Minh Trail in Laos as national relic
Vietnam News Agency
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VIENTIANE — Vietnamese Vice President Võ Thị Ánh Xuân and her Lao counterpart Pany Yathotou attended a ceremony in Vientiane on August 22 to recognise the “Trường Sơn – Hồ Chí Minh Trail in Laos” as a national historical relic of the country. In...
Laos recognises Truong Son – Ho Chi Minh Trail in Laos as national relic
VietnamPlus
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August 22, 2025
A ceremony was held in Vientiane on August 22, to recognise the “Truong Son Trail – Ho Chi Minh Trail in Laos” as a national historical relic of the country. Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan, and her Lao counterpart Pany Yathotou,...
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,...
Symposium in Laos marks 80th anniversary of China's victory over Japanese aggression
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese Embassy in Laos and the Lao Chinese Chamber of Commerce held a symposium to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the...
Laos reduces interest rate to boost growth
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- The Lao central bank announced Friday to lower its 7-day basic interest rate from 9.5 percent to 9 percent, offering relief to businesses and households while stimulating economic growth as inflation continues to...
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...
Laos Eyes Hydropower to Drive Digital Mining Sector
The Laotian Times
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August 22, 2025
Laos is exploring digital asset mining as a new use for its surplus hydropower, positioning the sector as a potential pillar of sustainable economic growth. This direction came at a high-level meeting in Vientiane on 20 August, hosted by the...
Vientiane Records Over 600 Traffic Accidents, 100 Deaths in First Half of 2025
The Laotian Times
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August 22, 2025
Vientiane Capital experienced a significant number of traffic accidents in the first six months of 2025, with authorities reporting more than 600 incidents and 100 fatalities. According to the Vientiane Capital Police Department, a total of 628...
Việt Nam, Laos promote tradition of attachment, solidarity
Vietnam News Agency
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SYDNEY — Laos’ peace, stability, and prosperity today are owed in large part to the deep, sincere, and wholehearted support and cooperation from Việt Nam, said Lao Ambassador to Australia Chatoulong Bouasisavath. Leading a delegation to the...
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...
Vietnam, Laos promote tradition of attachment, solidarity
VietnamPlus
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August 22, 2025
Sydney (VNA) – Laos’ peace, stability, and prosperity today are owed in large part to the deep, sincere, and wholehearted support and cooperation from Vietnam, said Lao Ambassador to Australia Chatoulong Bouasisavath. Leading a delegation to the...