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Anwar, Modi explore deeper trade ties, Indian Institute of Technology campus in Malaysia at Brics sidelines
Malay Mail
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July 7, 2025
RIO DE JANEIRO, July 7 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s meeting with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, held on the sidelines of the 17th Brics Summit here on Sunday (Monday morning in Malaysia), touched on trade and investment...
Laos Launches Disability-Inclusive Early Warning Workshop to Strengthen Climate Resilience
The Laotian Times
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July 3, 2025
A two-day workshop on Disability-inclusive early warning messaging is starting today in Vientiane. The host is the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) in collaboration with the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology under the Ministry of...
Laos steps up AI application in education development
VietnamPlus
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July 1, 2025
Hanoi (VNA) – A symposium highlighting practical applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in education was held in Laos on June 30, aiming to enhance awareness of AI among principals and teachers from private schools nationwide. Hosted by the...
Kremlin tries to involve Laos in war against Ukraine – Defense Intelligence
Interfax Ukraine
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July 5, 2025
The Kremlin is organizing the involvement of a combined unit of engineering troops of the Lao People's Army in demining the territories of Kursk region of the Russian Federation, the Main Intelligence Agency of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine...
Kremlin to involve Laotian engineering troops in mine clearance in Kursk region – HUR
Ukrinform
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In an effort to draw international partners into its war against Ukraine, Russian authorities plan to deploy a combined unit of engineering troops from the Lao People's Armed Forces to conduct mine clearance operations in Russia's Kursk region....
Russia to Deploy Laos Engineering Troops for Demining in Kursk Region
Mezha
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July 5, 2025
The Russian Federation intends to involve Laos’ engineering troops in demining operations in the Kursk region. This information was disclosed by the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. According to MID data,...
Laos Aims to Integrate AI for Education Enhancement
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) The Association of Private Education in Laos recently hosted a workshop designed to explore the practical uses of artificial intelligence (AI) in the education sector, aiming to strengthen AI knowledge among private school principals and...
Laos and India Strengthen Trade and Industry Cooperation
Lao News Agency
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KPL Laos and India have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in trade, industry, and investment. The discussion took place over the weekend during a meeting between Mr. Malaythong Kommasith, Minister of Industry and...
Lao-Korea Project Launches Infrastructure for Modern Rice Breeding
Lao News Agency
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KPL A new chapter in agricultural development began with the official opening of rice breeding infrastructure under the Project for Establishing the Foundation for Modern Rice Production in the Lao PDR. The ceremony took place in Makheo Village,...
Laos advances AI adoption for educational development
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, June 30 (Xinhua) -- The Association of Private Education in Laos organized a workshop aimed at introducing the practical applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in education, with the goal of enhancing foundational AI knowledge...
Green News, Smarter Tools: Journalists in Laos Prepare for the Future of Media
Lao News Agency
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KPL In a move to advance responsible journalism and environmental awareness, media professionals from across the central provinces of the Lao PDR have completed an intensive training program on green news reporting. Held in Vientiane Capital from...
World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: July 4, 2025
Bernama
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July 4, 2025
INDONESIA 1.INDONESIA AIMS FOR MORE COMPETITIVE US TARIFFS THAN VIETNAM’S 20 PCT DEAL -- JAKARTA GLOBE The Indonesian government is seeking lower import tariffs from the United States than those recently granted to Vietnam, in an effort to improve...
LAO study on theft offers few answers
Orange County Register - California
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June 29, 2025
Few political issues energize the public more than ones involving public safety for obvious reasons. We all want to feel safe. Unfortunately, the correlation between specific policies and crime remains as inexplicable as ever. Lawmakers respond to...
B.C. researcher helps discover new drug-resistant West African parasitic worm
Castlegar News
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July 3, 2025
A team of researchers, including one from Surrey's Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU), has discovered a new species of drug-resistant parasitic roundworm. "The discovery was made in a West African parasite population during a study led by Dr....
Inside Lao Tobacco’s Factory: Building Skills, Confidence, and Community
The Laotian Times
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July 3, 2025
Across the northern and central provinces of Laos, Lao Tobacco Limited (LTL) plays a key role in producing quality tobacco for the country. At the heart of this operation is the company’s main factory, an environment where skilled workers and...
World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: July 3, 2025
Bernama
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July 3, 2025
INDONESIA 1. PRABOWO IN SAUDI TO TACKLE HAJ ISSUES -- THE JAKARTA POST Indonesia’s haj management is set to become a key focus of President Prabowo Subianto’s first state visit to Saudi Arabia this week, officials have confirmed, as Jakarta faces...
In defence of eating with hands amid Zohran Mamdani backlash
The National News
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When New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani was recently criticised online for eating with his hands, the backlash revealed more than just a cultural misunderstanding; it exposed lingering colonial biases around dining etiquette. Eating with...
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...
China-Laos business ties boosting regional connectivity
China Daily Global
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The economic cooperation between China and Laos will not only enhance the connectivity of the two countries but also bring shared benefits for the whole of Southeast Asia, a Laotian business leader told China Daily. Laos and China have formed a...
Lao National Assembly Session Concludes 9th Ordinary Session with Approval of New, Revised Legislations
The Laotian Times
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June 27, 2025
The final day of the 9th National Assembly session closed with the approval of a total of ten laws, including five newly drafted and five revised. Throughout the 14 days session from 9 to 26 June, members of the Assembly thoroughly reviewed the...