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Laos Launches Plan to Safeguard Workers’ Rights
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Laos has officially launched a wide-ranging initiative to eliminate workplace discrimination, harassment, and child labor by 2028, in a bid to bolster trade partnerships, tighten labor law compliance, and elevate national standards for...
GRAPHION ENERGY SOLUTIONS, LAUNCHES WORLD’S FIRST 30-MINUTE CHARGING ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLES IN VIENTIANE, LAO PDR
EIN Presswire
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August 14, 2025
SINGAPORE, August 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Graphion Energy Solutions, operating in Lao PDR under its local brand Ewave Lao, announces the world’s first electric motorcycles with rapid 10- to 30-minute charging capabilities, supported by a...
China Railways Post Strong Freight Growth in First 7 Months
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. reported Monday that the nation’s railway freight volume maintained steady growth from January to July 2025, driven by streamlined network operations and enhanced service delivery. In the first seven...
Introductory Visit of Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao People's Democratic Republic Thongsavanh Phomvihane, 11 to 12 August 2025
Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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August 12, 2025
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic Thongsavanh Phomvihane made his Introductory Visit to Singapore from 11 to 12 August, at the invitation of Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan. Minister...
China states stable growth in railway freight
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) China reported stable growth in railway freight during the first seven months of 2025, driven by more efficient network operations and enhanced services, according to national railway authorities. The railway system moved over 2.33...
Introductory Visit of Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic Thongsavanh Phomvihane, 11 to 12 August 2025
Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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August 10, 2025
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic Thongsavanh Phomvihane will make an Introductory Visit to Singapore from 11 to 12 August 2025 at the invitation of Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan. Following...
Laos’s authorities to spread awareness on human trafficking
MENAFN
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Authorities in Laos have intensified efforts to raise public awareness about human trafficking, with a focus on protecting vulnerable communities. The Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare organized a public campaign on Tuesday to mark the...
Laos Reveals Gifting Elephants to Russia
MENAFN
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) During a recent meeting in Moscow, Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith announced that Laos intends to present Russia with a pair of elephants as a symbol of harmony and shared prosperity. The declaration came amid a discussion with Russian...
Trump edits international tariffs hours before deadline
MENAFN
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order extending the August 1 deadline for implementing new tariffs by one week. This broad move changes tariff rates for numerous countries—some face increases, while others receive...
Laos tackles health challenges posed by climate change with new initiative
MENAFN
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July 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Laos has launched a new initiative aimed at reinforcing its health system to better withstand the growing health challenges posed by climate change. The project, which began on Tuesday, focuses on building community-level capacity to...
Laos seeks to expand its solidarity village fund project
MENAFN
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Laos is moving forward with efforts to strengthen rural development by expanding its solidarity village fund initiative, as outlined by the Lao Front for National Development (LFND). The program is aimed at offering financial support to...
Laos Issues Alert as Typhoon Wipha Sparks Flood, Landslide Threats
MENAFN
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The Laos weather bureau has issued a critical alert as Typhoon Wipha—the sixth typhoon of the year—approaches, bringing a heightened threat of flash floods and landslides due to anticipated heavy rain, powerful winds, and thunderstorms...
Australia and the Ministry of Education and Sports of Lao PDR strengthen inclusive education through a Spoken Lao Stakeholder Forum
BEQUAL
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July 21, 2025
The Spoken Lao approach is an innovative initiative developed by the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) with support from Australia through the Basic Education Quality and Access in Lao PDR (BEQUAL) program. The objective of the Spoken Lao...
ICE Deports Heinous Criminal Illegal Aliens Including a Gang Member, Pedophiles, and Drug Traffickers
Department of Homeland Security - Washington D.C.
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August 13, 2025
All had final orders of removal from an immigration judge, some as early as 2003 WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the deportation of Laotian criminal illegal aliens, including a gang member who obstructed a...
【Boost influx of consumers】 “ZAPE Taste Jam” kicks off Energizing community tourism and economic vitality
Macao Government News
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August 15, 2025
MACAU, August 15 - The “ZAPE Taste Jam”, co-organized by the Macao Government Tourism Office and the Association of Returned Overseas Chinese Macau, officially opened today (15 August). The event is centered around the theme “Taste the Streets...
Building Safe Schools: Ministry of Education and Sports and Australia continue their partnership to strengthen Child Protection and Safeguarding in primary classrooms
BEQUAL
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August 14, 2025
The Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) of Lao PDR, with support from the Australian Government through the BEQUAL program, is delivering new training sessions on Child Protection and Safeguarding across three Teacher Training Colleges (TTCs)....
Trump’s far-reaching recent tariffs take effect
MENAFN
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump’s latest round of country-specific tariffs took effect at midnight Thursday, impacting almost 70 U.S. trade partners with rates ranging from 10% to 41%. The measures, first announced in April as part of Trump’s push...
Putin plans on getting couple of elephants
MENAFN
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Laos has announced plans to present Russia with a pair of elephants as a symbol of peace and prosperity. The gift, intended to mark the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations, was announced by Lao President...
S-Africa expresses worry over bordering nation welcoming US deportees
MENAFN
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The South African government has expressed serious concern over the recent arrival of convicted criminals deported from the United States to neighboring Eswatini, warning of potential risks to national security and immigration policies...
Trump 50 Percent Tariffs Kick in, Targeting Over 67 Nations
MENAFN
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) A sweeping set of new U.S. tariffs ranging from 15% to 50% came into effect Thursday, following President Donald Trump’s executive orders targeting goods imported from more than 67 countries. The tariffs, described by Trump as...