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Laos Strengthens Connectivity with 18 Cross-Border Transmission Lines
The Laotian Times
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June 30, 2025
Laos has expanded its telecommunications network, now operating 18 cross-border transmission lines with Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, and China. Officials announced the development on 26 June during the 9th Ordinary Session of the National...
Laos-China Railway Hits New Milestone as Cargo Value Soars Past USD 1.4 Billion
The Laotian Times
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June 30, 2025
The Laos-China Railway has notched up another milestone in its rapid expansion, transporting more than 2.48 million tones of goods worth over CNY 10 billion (approximately USD 1.4 billion) between January and May this year, according to figures...
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...
Nepal Women’s Team dominates Laos in 9-goal thriller
OnlineKhabar
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June 30, 2025
Kathmandu, June 30 Nepal secured a resounding 9–0 victory over Laos in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers (Group F) at the Bunyodkor Stadium in Uzbekistan on Sunday. Captain Sabitra Bhandari ‘Samba’ led the charge with four goals, while...
Samba shines as Nepal start Asian Cup qualifiers with dominant victory over Laos
The Kathmandu Post
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The national women’s football team made their 100th international game, and new head coach Patrick De Wilde’s first game, a memorable one with a 9-0 win over Laos at the inaugural game of Group F of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers in...
Laos’s Vientiane young officers visit Regiment 692
People's Army Newspaper
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At the reception, the regiment’s Political Commissar Colonel Dang Thai Son briefed the Lao guests on the unit’s traditions and missions. Accordingly, over the past more than 71 years of development, the regiment has always fulfilled its assigned...
Nepal thrash Laos 9–0 in Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers as Samba shines on captaincy debut
The Kathmandu Post
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Nepal kicked off their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers campaign in a spectacular fashion, routing Laos 9–0 at the Milliy Stadium in Tashkent on Sunday. The emphatic victory marks Nepal’s 100th international match and their best-ever result in...
Nepal thrashes Laos 9–0 in AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers Opener
Nepal News
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KATHMANDU: Nepal began their AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers campaign with a resounding 9–0 win over Laos at Pakhtakor Stadium in Uzbekistan. Captain Sabitra Bhandari, also known as ‘Samba’, delivered a sensational performance, scoring five...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
Japanese Embassy in Laos warns against child prostitution following social media posts
The Mainichi
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June 28, 2025
(Getty Images) TOKYO -- The Japanese Embassy in Laos has issued a warning against child prostitution after a spate of social media posts suggested that Japanese men are traveling to Laos to engage in sexual activities with young girls. The embassy...
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...
Laos is ramping up efforts to promote sustainable tourism
Famagusta Gazette
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June 27, 2025
Recognizing the tourism sector’s significant contributions to socio-economic growth, Laos is ramping up efforts to promote sustainable tourism, focusing on environmental preservation and cultural heritage, while continually enhancing the quality...
Laos National Assembly Concludes 9th Ordinary Session with Major Legislative Milestones
Lao News Agency
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KPL The 9th Ordinary Session of the 9th Legislature of the National Assembly (NA) successfully concluded on June 26 after nearly a month of deliberations, which began on June 9. (KPL) The 9th Ordinary Session of the 9th Legislature of the National...
China and Laos Cooperate to Build a Drug-Free Future
Lao News Agency
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KPL China Media Group (CMG) reported: The bell marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking has sounded, once again focusing the world's attention on drugs, a persistent and challenging problem, on June 26. (KPL) China...
Laos and Japan Sign ¥420 Million Human Resource Development Scholarship Agreement
Lao News Agency
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KPL The Governments of Laos and Japan signed an agreement on June 25 for the exchange of documents under Japan’s Human Resource Development Scholarship Project (JDS), valued at ¥420 million (approximately USD 2.6 million). The signing ceremony...
Southeast Asia Ramps Up Drug Control as Laos, Myanmar Destroy Massive Stashes on International Anti-Drug Day
The Laotian Times
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June 27, 2025
Laos marked the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on 26 June with nationwide drug-burning ceremonies, showcasing its ongoing anti-narcotics efforts and reporting the resolution of over 4,000 drug cases in 2024....