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20 July, 2024


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- Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trọng passes away
Hanoi (Vietnam News/ANN) -- Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trọng passed away on Friday at 1.38pm. He was 80 years old......More>>>

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- Laos condoles the passing of Vietnam’s Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong
The Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, state President, the National Assembly, government of Laos and the Lao Front for National Development have conveyed their heartfelt condolences on the demise of Comrade Nguyen Phu Trong,. ...More>>>

- US, Laos strengthen commitment to disability inclusion with Phase II of Okard Project
In a significant step toward enhancing the well-being and inclusion of persons with disabilities in Laos, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) ......More>>>

- Luxembourg gives boost to Laos’ compliance with international law 
Officials from Laos and Luxembourg have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on technical cooperation in building awareness and capacity among Lao government .......More>>>

- Laos launches Standard Operating Procedures for wildlife health
The government has introduced internationally recognised Standard Operating Procedures for wildlife health surveillance to prevent and reduce disease .....More>>>

- Labour ministry issues warning over illegal job brokers  
The Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare has issued a warning concerning individuals falsely posing as recruitment agents for jobs in the Republic of Korea. .....More>>>

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- Huaphan sells 2,281 tons of rare earth minerals

Mining operations in Huaphan province excavated, processed and sold more than 2,281 tons of rare earth minerals worth more than US$13 million in the first six months of this year, representing 22.3 percent of the target set for 2024. ......More>>>

- Bokeo police seize over 2 million amphetamine pills
Bokeo provincial police on Wednesday stopped a trailer truck during a routine roadside vehicle inspection and discovered over 2 million amphetamine pills and almost 1,000 kg of crystal meth inside the truck....​​..More>>>

- Vietnam lauds Laos’ approach to sustainable development
(VNA) -- Vietnam highly values Laos’s comprehensive approach to sustainable development through the grouping of the implementation of UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into six pillars to speed up the process and create a more sustainable development path, stated Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN........More>>>

- Thai businesses unfazed as Laos switches to Chinese benzene
(The Nation) -- The Thailand-Laos Business Council says Laos’ decision to import benzene fuel from China will not affect cross-border trade between Thailand and the neighbouring country........More>>>

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Laos, USA to promote bilateral economic cooperation 
The governments of Laos and the United States of America (USA) are looking to enhance their economic cooperation in the years ahead, especially in trade and other. ... More >>>

Vanida Inthavong got first runner-up Miss Lao Silk title
Vanida Inthavong was declared the first runner-up of the Miss Lao Silk 2024 contest held on Sunday night. Vanida Inthavong, 17, is 162 cm tall and hails from Hadxaifong .... More >>>

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Phu Bia Mining’s strategic approach to sustainable growth
Phu Bia Mining (PBM) is a familiar name in Laos, known for its operational excellence, environmental responsibility, ...More>>>

Nearly two-thirds of Democrats want Biden to withdraw, new AP-NORC poll finds
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Nearly two-thirds of Democrats say President Joe Biden should withdraw from the presidential .....More >>>

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What should be done to stop the purchase of goods in foreign currencies?
The President has called on the government to take immediate steps to tackle inflation and spiralling prices, to ensure that the cost of living is within the means of people .......More >>>

Young Elephants determined to avenge loss in first leg of Shopee Cup
Young Elephants FC will go all out to win their next match against Cambodia’s Svay Rieng FC after going down 2-3 to the Cambodian side in the first leg of the ASEAN Club .....More >>>

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Lao tourism eyes bright future under new leadership
The Lao tourism environment looks set to get a boost under the leadership ...More >>>


 
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