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Dr. Robert Yap Honoured with ASEAN-BAC Lifetime Achievement Award and Emeritus Council Member Status
EIN Presswire
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October 11, 2024
LAOS, October 11, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dr. Robert Yap, Executive Chairman of YCH Group, has received the distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award and Emeritus Council Member status from the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC)...
Webinar Applauds and Challenges Carter Record on Vietnam, Cambodia and Amnesty
EIN Presswire
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January 6, 2025
Jimmy Carter began but backed away from coming to terms with the international and domestic consequences of the failed US war in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. RIVERHEAD, NY, UNITED STATES, January 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A webinar at 11 a.m....
Presentation of Credentials Ceremony, 29 April 2025
Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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April 29, 2025
The following foreign Heads of Mission presented their credentials to President Tharman Shanmugaratnam in separate ceremonies at the Istana today: (a) The Ambassador of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic His Excellency Vilatsone Visonnavong (b)...
13th Macao International Travel (Industry) Expo facilities over 10,000 business matching sessions as an international platform
Macao Government News
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April 30, 2025
MACAU, April 30 - 【MGTO】Wonderful highlights of 13th Macao International Travel (Industry) Expo The 13th Macao International Travel (Industry) Expo (referred to as the “Expo” or “MITE”) culminated in success on Sunday (27 April). 59 contracts were...
Vietnam Vets Ask President Trump to Open Classified Files of the Vietnam War for Surviving Vets and Vietnamese Americans
EIN Presswire
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April 30, 2025
Without Automatic Downgrading, our History will be buried forever. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- April 30 is the 50th Anniversary of Black April (The Fall of Saigon) which warrants President Donald J. Trump to...
ADB to Help Modernize Revenue Mobilization in Lao PDR
Asian Development Bank
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December 13, 2024
VIENTIANE, LAO PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC (13 December 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $25 million financing package, as well as a $2 million technical assistance grant, to support the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao...
ADB Supports Livestock Health and Value Chains in Lao PDR to Boost Trade
Asian Development Bank
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December 13, 2024
VIENTIANE, LAO PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC (13 December 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $42.9 million financing package to improve cross-border livestock health, enhance value chains, and boost trade of livestock and livestock...
ADB to Build Resilience and Reduce Poverty in Lao PDR
Asian Development Bank
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December 13, 2024
VIENTIANE, LAO PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC (13 December 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $32 million financing package to help reduce poverty and food insecurity, empower women, and build resilience amid increasing health,...
ADB Supports Water Supply and Sanitation Improvement in Lao PDR
Asian Development Bank
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December 13, 2024
VIENTIANE, LAO PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC (13 December 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $50.3 million financing package, including a $2 million technical assistance from the Japan Fund for Prosperous and Resilient Asia and...
13th Macao International Travel (Industry) Expo commences to unveil business opportunities Numbers of exhibitors and booths reach new heights
Macao Government News
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April 25, 2025
MACAU, April 25 - The 13th Macao International Travel (Industry) Expo (referred to as the “Expo” or “MITE”) grandly opened today (25 April). Under the theme of “Explore MITE, Experience the World”, MITE presents six major highlights and brings...
Value Chains, Rural Areas, Nutrition-Centered Food Systems Key to Food Security in Lao PDR: ADB Report
Asian Development Bank
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December 9, 2024
VIENTIANE, LAO PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC (9 December 2024) — The Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) can improve health and food security by strengthening agricultural value chains, supporting rural areas, and scaling up...
Graphion Energy Solutions to Showcase Innovative Electric Mobility Solutions at ASEAN AIPA 2024
EIN Presswire
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October 16, 2024
Leading the Charge in Electric Mobility VIENTIANE, LAOS, October 16, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Graphion Energy Solutions USA is excited to announce its participation in the upcoming 2024 ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) meeting, taking...
Graphion Energy Solutions Unveils world's 1st 10 minute Electric Motorcycle Charging Stations in Lao PDR
EIN Presswire
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October 14, 2024
Fastest Electric Motorcycle Charger VIENTIANE, LAOS, October 14, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Graphion Energy Solutions USA is set to revolutionize sustainable transportation in Laos with its innovative electric motorcycle conversion service,...
CGTN: China draws blueprint for building community with shared future with neighboring countries
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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April 10, 2025
CGTN publishes an article on the achievements and prospects of China's cooperation with its neighbors. Introducing China's efforts to build a community with a shared future with its neighboring countries, the article highlights how China fosters...
The ICRC’s Bangkok Regional Delegation: Key Activities in 2024
International Committee of the Red Cross
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April 10, 2025
Throughout 2024, efforts were focused on delivering critical medical care, supporting physical rehabilitation and improving access to essential services for vulnerable people. In Thailand, we provided financial aid for medical treatment,...
Condolences from Singapore Leaders on the passing of former Lao President Khamtay Siphandone
Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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April 7, 2025
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam has written to President of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic Thongloun Sisoulith, and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has written to Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone to convey their condolences on the passing of...
ADB Appoints Shanny Campbell as Lao PDR Country Director
Asian Development Bank
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October 23, 2024
VIENTIANE, LAO PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC (23 October 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Shanny Campbell as its Country Director for the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR). She assumed office this week. Ms. Campbell...
SIX MINING Cloud Mining Platform Donates $10 Million to Earthquake-Stricken Areas in Myanmar and Thailand
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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April 4, 2025
London, UK, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After the earthquakes in Thailand and Myanmar, SIX MINING, a world-class cloud mining platform established in the UK, donated $10 million to the disaster areas for disaster relief and food shortages....
ACCEPT II Project Drives ASEAN’s Energy Transition with High-Level Policy Dialogues and Regional Workshop in Lao PDR
EIN Presswire
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August 7, 2024
ACE held dialogues and workshops in Lao PDR to align policies for a low-carbon economy and leverage the ASEAN Power Grid for decarbonization. VIENTIANE CAPITAL, VIENTIANE CAPITAL, LAOS, August 7, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The ASEAN Centre for...
Senator Bong Go urges swift government action to account, assist, and secure affected Filipinos in Myanmar-Thailand quake
Senate of the Philippines
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April 1, 2025
PHILIPPINES, April 1 - Press Release April 1, 2025 Senator Bong Go urges swift government action to account, assist, and secure affected Filipinos in Myanmar-Thailand quake Senator Christopher "Bong" Go on Sunday pressed concerned agencies...