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US sanctions Russian national and Chinese company over North Korean IT worker schemes
The Record
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August 27, 2025
The U.S. Treasury Department announced new sanctions on Wednesday targeting key players in North Korea’s ongoing scheme to siphon money from companies through IT workers posing as Americans. The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) said it is...
Vietnam, Laos strengthen friendship, comprehensive cooperation
VietnamPlus
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August 27, 2025
Vientiane (VNA) – The Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee's Commission for Propaganda and Training held a seminar in Vientiane on August 27 to mark the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s August Revolution (August 19) and National...
Business : UK Mulls Deeper Linkages With ASEAN In Semiconductor Industry
Bernama
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August 21, 2025
By Anas Abu Hassan KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- The United Kingdom (UK) is open to strengthening industrial collaboration with ASEAN nations, particularly in the semiconductor industry to establish a resilient global supply chain in efforts...
Việt Nam, Laos strengthen friendship, comprehensive cooperation
Vietnam News Agency
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VIENTIANE — The Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee's Commission for Propaganda and Training held a seminar in Vientiane on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of Việt Nam's August Revolution (August 19) and National Day...
Laos Cuts Interest Rate to Support Struggling Economy
The Laotian Times
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August 21, 2025
The Bank of Laos has lowered its base interest rate by 0.5 percent, a move aimed at giving businesses and households some breathing room as the country navigates both domestic and international economic challenges. The decision came during a...
Reps C'ttee laments youth's exclusion from digital economy
Punch
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August 27, 2025
The House of Representatives Committee on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has expressed concern over the exclusion of millions of Nigerian youths from the digital economy, citing limited access to skills, technology, and opportunities...
Laos, partners push for innovation, efficiency in MSMEs
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- Officials from Laos and members of the Asian Productivity Organization gathered in Laos to discuss enhancing access to finance for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to support technological upgrading and...
Laos and Mongolia Strengthen Bilateral Ties
Lao News Agency
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KPL At the invitation of Ms. Battsetseg Batmunkh, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Mr. Thongsavanh Phomvihane, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR, accompanied by his spouse and delegation, paid an official visit to Mongolia from...
Laos congratulates Việt Nam on 80-year achievements
Vietnam News Agency
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VIENTIANE — Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyễn Minh Tâm on August 19-20 received delegations from Lao central agencies and local authorities who came to extend congratulations on Việt Nam’s 80th National Day (September 2, 1945–2025). Tâm...
Lao Government Studies Feasibility of Establishing a Forest Ecosystem Services Payment System
Lao News Agency
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KPL The Lao Government, in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and other development partners, has launched a feasibility study on establishing a national Payment for Forest Ecosystem Services (PfES)...
Laos congratulates Vietnam on 80-year achievements
VietnamPlus
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August 20, 2025
Vientiane (VNA) – Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Minh Tam on August 19-20 received delegations from Lao central agencies and local authorities who came to extend congratulations on Vietnam’s 80th National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025). Tam...
Vientiane Signs Agreement with Kubota Construction for Major Water Treatment Project
Lao News Agency
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KPL The Vientiane Department of Public Works and Transport has signed an agreement with Japan’s Kubota Construction Co., Ltd. to build a new water treatment plant with a capacity of 40,000 cubic meters per day, under the Vientiane Capital Water...
From AI glasses to imported milk China’s greying generation is spending big — but is it enough to rescue the economy?
Malay Mail
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August 27, 2025
BEIJING, Aug 27 — In the past few months, Wang Shuyun, a 78-year-old retiree in Beijing, splashed out on an 8,000 yuan (RM4,730) nutrition course to help her lose weight and lower her blood sugar, and spent 1,200 yuan on Adidas shoes. A former...
Worthington Lao Dance group to present showcase
The Globe - Minnesota
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August 27, 2025
WORTHINGTON — When Cat Nakhornsak returned to her hometown of Worthington for its annual International Festival, she noticed a group of Asian dancers from out-of-state were brought in to perform traditional dances and it gave her an idea. Living...
China tells companies to target older consumers
BDNews24
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In the past few months, Wang Shuyun, a 78-year-old retiree in Beijing, splashed out on an 8,000 yuan ($1,115) nutrition course to help her lose weight and lower her blood sugar, and spent 1,200 yuan on Adidas shoes. A former civil servant with a...
Bridging Borders for a Cleaner Future: ASEAN’s Next Leap in Cross-Border Power Trade
Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia
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By Dr Weerawat Chantanakome, Policy Counsel, and Dr Nuki Agya Utama, Director for Energy Policy and Head of Asia Zero Emission Center: In Southeast Asia’s race toward a low-carbon future, no country can afford to go it alone. The region’s...
Spice trade spurred shipping, colonialism, capitalism; created today’s Mumbai and New York: Nicholas Nugent
The Hindu
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August 27, 2025
Journalists have an unending stream of stories to tell. Nicholas Nugent, who switched off his audio suite in the BBC as a broadcast journalist in 1999, continues to enthral listeners (in small conversations) and readers (of his seven books and the...
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...
Spike in Kratom-Related Cases Sparks Public Outcry in Laos
The Laotian Times
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August 26, 2025
A recent surge in Kratom-related arrests and online sales has reignited public debate in Laos, as new regulations aimed at curbing its use face backlash on social media. The plant-based substance, known for its stimulant effects at low doses and...
Moscow to host international forum on business and social responsibility
MyJoyOnline
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August 26, 2025
The International Business Forum themed “Social Responsibility of Business: Investments in a Common Future” will convene entrepreneurs and experts from 34 countries in Moscow, Russia on 21 September. The event, taking place at the World Trade...