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Laos calls for urgent blood donation
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, July 3 (Xinhua) -- Lao Deputy Prime Minister Kikeo Khaykhamphithoun has called on all sectors to step up nationwide blood donation efforts, stressing the urgent need for a safe and sufficient blood supply to meet rising demand. The Lao...
Stocks Drop as Trump Unveils New Tariff Plans and Political Shifts Rattle Markets
The European Financial Review
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July 8, 2025
U.S. stocks fell sharply Monday after President Donald Trump introduced new import tariffs and Tesla CEO Elon Musk launched a political movement, stirring uncertainty across financial markets. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 422 points or...
US Lowers Tariff on Lao Imports to 40%, Trade Pressure Persists
Lao News Agency
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KPL The United States has reduced its reciprocal tariff on Lao imports from 48 percent to 40 percent, offering partial relief under President Donald Trump’s latest tariff policy. However, pressure on Laos and other US trade partners remains high...
Thai Minister Proposes Creation of “Buddhist Bank” to Reform Temple Asset Management
Buddhistdoor Global
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Suchart Tancharoen. From nationthailand.com Thai politician Suchart Tancharoen has proposed the establishment of a “Buddhist bank” as part of a broader initiative to reform financial oversight of Thailand’s Buddhist temples. The proposal seeks to...
New Health Minister, UNICEF Reaffirm Commitment to Child Health
Lao News Agency
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KPL Newly appointed Minister of Health, Ms. Baykham Khattiya, met with UNICEF Representative Bilal Durrani in Vientiane on 8 July 2025 to reaffirm their shared commitment to improving the health and well-being of children and families across the...
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 Showcases Tax Reform, Seeks Support on the International Stage
The Laotian Times
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July 3, 2025
Laos outlined its progress in strengthening domestic resource mobilization and called for continued international support during the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development, held in Seville, Spain, from 30 June to 3 July. Deputy...
Japan PM Ishiba calls Trump’s new tariff move ‘truly regrettable’
Orissa Post
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July 8, 2025
Tokyo: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Tuesday that US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 25 per cent tariff on Japan is “truly regrettable,” noting bilateral negotiations will continue toward a mutually beneficial deal. At...
The unexpected country offering military aid to Russia
AS
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July 8, 2025
Ukraine has raised the alarm over the possible involvement of a new country in Russia’s military network amid the ongoing war: Laos. According to Ukrainian military intelligence, Moscow is organizing the deployment of Laotian soldiers in Russia’s...
Morning Digest: Trump to put 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea, new import taxes on five other nations; India will give a ‘new form’ to BRICS grouping in 2026, says PM Modi, and more
The Hindu
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July 8, 2025
President Donald Trump on Monday (July 7, 2025) set a 25% tax on goods imported from Japan and South Korea, as well as new tariff rates on Malaysia, Kazakhstan, South Africa, Laos and Myanmar, all of which would go into effect on August 1. | Photo...
Japan PM calls Trump’s new tariff decision “truly regrettable”
SABC News
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July 8, 2025
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Tuesday described US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 25 percent tariff on Japan as “truly regrettable,” while emphasizing that bilateral negotiations will continue toward a mutually...
Japanese PM Ishiba calls Trump's new tariffs 'truly regrettable'
CGTN
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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks to the media after attending a General Task Force on U.S. Tariff Measures meeting at the prime minister's office in Tokyo, July 8, 2025. /VCG Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks to the media...
Japan PM Ishiba calls Trump's new tariff decision "truly regrettable"
Xinhua News Agency
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TOKYO, July 8 (Xinhua) -- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Tuesday that U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 25 percent tariff on Japan is "truly regrettable," noting bilateral negotiations will continue toward a mutually...
U.S. President Donald Trump says new tariff deadline ‘not 100% firm’
The Hindu
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July 8, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump reignited his trade war by threatening more than a dozen countries with higher tariffs on Monday (July 7, 20250 — but then said he may be flexible on his new August deadline to reach deals. Mr Trump sent letters to...
Review of the Content of the Afforestation Law
Lao News Agency
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KPL A meeting to review the new draft of the Afforestation Law was held on July 5–6, 2025, in Vangvieng District, Vientiane Province. The session was chaired by Mr. Chalern Yiapaoher, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National...
Trump tariff: Full country-wise list here – Myanmar, Laos hit hardest
Financial Express
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US President Donald Trump has been posting letters on his social media platform, Truth Social, since yesterday to inform trading partners of the reciprocal tariff rates that will come into effect from August 1. Before posting letters, he announced...
US Reduces Tariff on Lao Imports to 40 Percent, Pressure on Trade Remains
The Laotian Times
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July 8, 2025
The United States has lowered its reciprocal tariff on Lao imports from 48 percent to 40 percent, following President Donald Trump’s latest round of tariff letters to 14 countries. While the reduction offers some relief, the pressure on Laos and...
From Comeback to Glory: Lao Boxer Soukan Taypanyavong Claims International Title
The Laotian Times
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July 8, 2025
As hundreds of voices erupted around the boxing ring, anticipation surged through the arena. It was the moment Soukan “Nong Oh” Taypanyavong had been training for, a battle that would decide whether years of sacrifice and sweat had truly paid off....
World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: July 8, 2025
Bernama
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July 8, 2025
INDONESIA 1. BRICS SUMMIT IN RIO REVIVES BANDUNG SPIRIT -- THE JAKARTA POST During his debut at the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, President Prabowo Subianto called on member nations to revive the Bandung Spirit and show united leadership...
25% on Japan, Malaysia; 40% on Laos: Trump’s tariff letters to Asia add pressure for deals by Aug 1
The Straits Times
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July 7, 2025
WASHINGTON/TAIPEI/KUALA LUMPUR – The letters arrived in waves, laying out the consequences for Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and others for failing to strike a deal in time to avert the elevated tariffs unilaterally announced...