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Religion Bulletin - July 2025 Authorities Arrest Brother of Thích Minh Tuệ; U.K. Places Vietnam on Religious Freedom Watchlist
The Vietnamese Magazine
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August 20, 2025
Thiện Trường wrote this Religion Bulletin in Vietnamese and published it on August 15, 2025, in Luật Khoa Magazine. Notable religious events in July 2025: Brother of Thích Minh Tuệ Arrested in Vietnam; Government Jails Independent Hòa Hảo Buddhist...
Refresher course on journalism for Lao officers concluded
People's Army Newspaper
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Speaking at the event, Senior Colonel Nguyen Hong Hai, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the Vietnamese PAN, emphasized that during the one-month course, the Lao trainees received thorough training in journalism practices, helping enhancing their future...
First transboundary natural world heritage site a vivid testament to the effective and mutual cooperation between Laos and Việt Nam: Ambassador
Vietnam News Agency
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Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park of Việt Nam and Hin Nam No National Park of Laos have been officially recognised as the first transboundary natural world heritage site in Southeast Asia by UNESCO. Việt Nam News reporter Lương Hương speaks to Lao...
World : Top News Headlines Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Aug 20, 2025
Bernama
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August 20, 2025
CAMBODIA 1. MINISTRY TO PROTECT PATENTS, CONSUMER RIGHTS -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE The Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation is implementing measures to protect patent rights belonging to businesses, thereby protecting...
Growing Up Means Growing Closer to My Culture
The Contra Costa Pulse - California
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August 19, 2025
(Photo courtesy of Arianna Viengvilay) Commentary, Arianna Viengvilay As the eighth grandchild in my family, I was heavily raised around family tradition and the importance of keeping traditions alive. My favorite family tradition is in April...
Lao official hails Vietnam’s 80th National Day as shared pride
VietnamPlus
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August 19, 2025
Vientiane (VNA) – The 80th anniversary of August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2) of Vietnam is not only a source of pride for the Vietnamese people, but also a moment of joy for neighbouring Laos, Chairman of the Lao People’s...
Lao Telecom, Football Federation Sign Three-Year Deal to Boost Broadcasting and Development
Lao News Agency
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KPL In a move set to enhance football coverage and development in Laos, the Lao National Football Federation (LNFF) and Lao Telecommunication Public Company (LTC) signed a three-year telecommunications support agreement today at LTC’s headquarters...
MoES, Australia Launch First Episode of National Education Campaign
Lao News Agency
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KPL Last week, the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES), with support from the Government of Australia through the BEQUAL program, has begun filming the first story of a new national campaign to promote education across Laos. The Research...
ASI undertaken conservation works at Laos temple, Maldives mosque: Govt in LS
Hindustan Times
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August 18, 2025
New Delhi, The Archaeological Survey of lndia has undertaken conservation and restoration works at various cultural sites in Southeast Asian countries including Vat Phou Temple in Laos, earthquake-damaged temples and pagodas at Bagan in Myanmar...
Foreign Minister of Laos to pay visit to Mongolia
AKIpress News Agency
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AKIPRESS.COM - A delegation led by Minister of Foreign Affairs of Laos Thongsavanh Phomvihane will pay an official visit to Mongolia on August 19–23 at the invitation of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Battsetseg Batmunkh, Montsame...
Multi-Billion Dollar Development Partnership Announced To Drive Economic And Environmental Progress In Laos
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN- GetNews) World Peace Development Co., Ltd. and Lao Development Construction and Investment Co., Ltd. announce a $200B partnership endorsed by the Lao Prime Minister to advance infrastructure, energy, and sustainability in Laos under the...
Minnesota lawmakers ask state officials to intervene as Hmong Minnesotans face deportation to Laos
Sahan Journal - Minnesota
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August 18, 2025
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Democrats are enabling murderous illegal immigrants
Washington Examiner
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August 18, 2025
Democrats are so devoted to keeping illegal immigrants in the country that they are enabling murderous illegal immigrants to stay in the country, and even fighting against their deportations in one notable case.That case is in New York, where...
Veteran of ‘secret war’ in Laos buried in N.H. with long-deferred US military honors
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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A military veteran who trained alongside the US Air Force and supported covert operations during the Vietnam War in what has become known as America’s “secret war” in neighboring Laos will be laid to rest Monday at the New Hampshire State Veterans...
Tourism Malaysia Launches Visit Malaysia 2026 Campaign in Vientiane with Grand Roadshow
Lao News Agency
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KPL Tourism Malaysia Vientiane made a vibrant return to the spotlight with its Tourism Malaysia Roadshow Seminar, B2B Session, Networking Dinner, and the official launching of the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign in Vientiane, hosted at the...
Construction of Laos’ First University of Health Sciences Hospital to Begin by Year-End
Lao News Agency
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KPL Vientiane will soon be home to Laos’ first University of Health Sciences (UHS) Hospital—a state-of-the-art 400-bed tertiary teaching facility in Dongposi, Hadxayfong district. With construction set to begin in late 2025, the hospital is...
Foreign Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to Pay an Official Visit to Mongolia
Montsame News Agency
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Ulaanbaatar, August 18, 2025 /MONTSAME/. At the invitation of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Battsetseg Batmunkh, a delegation led by Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic Thongsavanh Phomvihane will pay an...
World : Lao Farmer’s Death Highlights Landmine Danger, Children Among Main VictimsÂ
Bernama
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August 18, 2025
PHNOM PENH, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- The death of a Lao farmer and the injury of his son serve as a grim reminder of the hidden dangers of unexploded landmines in the tiny Southeast Asian nation, a popular tourist destination. The farmer, along with...
Laos begins ‘100 years with Fidel’ commemorative program
Prensa Latina - Cuba
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August 16, 2025
At the evening to celebrate the 99th anniversary of the birth of Fidel Castro and begin the commemoration of his centenary, the ambassador of Cuba here, Enna Viant, pondered the legacy of the Commander-in-Chief, ‘that has constituted the basis for...
DHS Blasts NY Gov. Kathy Hochul for Pardoning Immigrant Convicted in Deadly Christmas Eve 1988 Shooting to Stop His Deportation
The Gateway Pundit
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August 17, 2025
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul The Department of Homeland Security issued a statement Saturday blasting New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) for secretly pardoning last month a 52-year-old Laotian refugee from the Vietnam War era to help him evade...