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Lao and Vietnamese Leaders Strengthen Ties During High-Level Meeting in Hanoi
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Lao News Agency
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KPL (KPL/VNA) Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception in Hanoi on October 24 for Party General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith, who is in Vietnam to attend the signing ceremony of the United Nations Convention...
Owner: Laotian Government
Beyond ‘Hiyang’: Filipino Beauty Should Blend ‘Feeling’ with Science — Dermorepubliq
25 MANILA, Philippines – At the first-ever TikTok Beauty Fest Philippines held at Bonifacio Global City, Dermorepubliq led creators, experts, and enthusiasts in deeper conversations on skincare beyond product trends and viral routines. The event...
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Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Oct 28, 2025
INDONESIA 1.PRAJOGO PANGESTU LOSES US$2.7 BLN IN A DAY AS INDONESIAN TYCOONS FACE MARKET ROUT -- JAKARTA GLOBE Indonesian billionaire Prajogo Pangestu saw his fortune shrink by US$2.7 billion (Rp 44.89 trillion), or 6.26 per cent, to US$40.3...
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World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Oct 28, 2025
INDONESIA 1.PRAJOGO PANGESTU LOSES US$2.7 BLN IN A DAY AS INDONESIAN TYCOONS FACE MARKET ROUT -- JAKARTA GLOBE Indonesian billionaire Prajogo Pangestu saw his fortune shrink by US$2.7 billion (Rp 44.89 trillion), or 6.26 per cent, to US$40.3...
Owner: Malaysian Government
‘Rhizome’ Explores Legacy of Laos Secret War at Tokyo Gap-Financing Market
A new feature film examining the buried trauma of America’s “Secret War” in Laos is seeking co-producers and sales agents at the Tokyo Gap-Financing Market, with production slated for 2026. “Rhizome,” directed by Jakrawal Nilthamrong (Rotterdam...
Owner: Jay Penske
Work begins on Vietnamese-funded broadcasting station of Laos' Houaphanh province
Houaphanh (VNA) – Construction began on the Houaphanh provincial Radio and Television Station, a gift from the Vietnamese Government to the Lao Government and people of Houaphanh province, on October 27. The project has a total investment of 146.4...
Owner: Vietnamese government
Most Cambodia & Laos tree cover loss in 2024 happened inside protected areas
More than half of Cambodia and Laos’ tree cover loss in 2024 was recorded inside protected areas, Mongabay’s Gerald Flynn reports. The findings were a result of Mongabay’s analysis of satellite data published by the Global Land Analysis and...
Owner: Rhett Ayers Butler
Scientists fear bird flu outbreak after elephant seal deaths on Heard Island
Scientists who recently travelled to Heard Island in the Southern Ocean fear a deadly strain of bird flu, H5N1, may be infecting wildlife after observing unusually high mortality among elephant seals on the volcanic island. Warning: this story...
Owner: Australian Government
Rare earth mining expands into Laos, threatening entire Mekong River
Satellite data show at least 27 new rare earth mines have opened across Laos since 2022, mostly in protected areas and many within the Mekong River Basin, raising transboundary pollution risks for Vietnam and the wider Mekong system. Though rare...
Owner: Rhett Ayers Butler
Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Oct 27, 2025
CAMBODIA 1.REMOVING MILITARY EQUIPMENT ALONG DISPUTED BORDER -- FRESH NEWS Cambodia and Thailand began removing heavy military assets along the disputed border on Sunday night, following the signing of the Joint Declaration in Malaysia. The ASEAN...
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World : Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Oct 27, 2025
CAMBODIA 1.REMOVING MILITARY EQUIPMENT ALONG DISPUTED BORDER -- FRESH NEWS Cambodia and Thailand began removing heavy military assets along the disputed border on Sunday night, following the signing of the Joint Declaration in Malaysia. The ASEAN...
Owner: Malaysian Government
Laos Joins Global Fight Against Cybercrime as President Thongloun Heads to UN Convention in Vietnam
Laos is set to deepen its commitment to fighting cybercrime by signing the United Nations Convention on Countering Cybercrime at a high-profile ceremony in Hanoi from 24 to 26 October. President Thongloun Sisoulith will attend the event as Guest...
Owner: Cameron Darke, Aditta Kittikhoun & Jason Rolan
Laos To Timor-leste — ASEAN's Small States And Aspiring Member Face Big Challenges Ahead Of Summit
By Vijian Paramasivam PHNOM PENH, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- As the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur draw global attention, ASEAN’s developing member states are poised to bring a distinct narrative to the discussions. For years,...
Owner: Malaysian Government
Lao Cai, China’s Dali prefecture step up economic, trade cooperation
Lao Cai (VNA) — An economic and trade promotion conference between Vietnam’s Lao Cai province and Dali prefecture of China’s Yunnan province took place in Lao Cai ward on October 21, marking an important step toward strengthening friendship and...
Owner: Vietnamese government
Vietnamese Prime Minister hosts top leader of Laos
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception in Hanoi on October 24 for Party General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith, who is in Vietnam to attend the signing ceremony of the United Nations Convention against...
Owner: Vietnamese government
Baan Lao, voted Canada’s Best Restaurant
Last evening, amidst the glamour of the World Culinary Awards 2025 gala held at the majestic Forte Village Resort in Sardinia, Canada’s crown for culinary excellence was renewed—this time thanks to Baan Lao. According to media reporting, the...
Owner: Graham Edward Cooke
China contributes irreplaceable strength and solutions to global space exploration
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Global Times
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Illustration: Liu Rui/GT According to Xinhua News Agency, China's first international standard in the field of manned spaceflight - ISO/NP 14620-5 "Space Systems - Safety Requirements - Part 5: Manned Spacecraft" - has been officially registered...
Owner: Chinese Government
Second Photo and Video Award “Technology with heart” honours 32 works
Hanoi (VNA) - Thirty-two works were honoured at the award ceremony of the second Photo and Video Award “Technology with heart” held at the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) headquarters at No. 5 Ly Thuong Kiet street in Hanoi on October 23. The award has...
Owner: Vietnamese government
World Culinary Awards names Baan Lao best restaurant in Canada for the second straight year
Get the best of Vancouver in your inbox, every Tuesday and Thursday. Sign up for our free newsletter. For the second year in a row, Baan Lao Fine Thai Cuisine has been named Best Restaurant in Canada at the World Culinary Awards—making history as...
Owner: Farhan Mohamed & Andrew Wilkinson
Experts at Vientiane Seminar Urge Economic Resilience Amid Global Shifts
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Lao News Agency
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KPL A special seminar on Geoeconomics and Regional Trade Dynamics was held in Vientiane today, convening experts from Laos and Australia to discuss strategies for navigating a shifting global economic landscape and advancing Laos' development...
Owner: Laotian Government