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Vietnam Congratulates Laos on Appointment of New Foreign Minister.

Vientiane: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam Bui Thanh Son has sent a congratulatory message to Thongsavanh Phomvihane on his appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR. The announcement of Mr. Thongsavanh Phomvihane’s appointment took place during the ongoing 8th Ordinary Session of

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Ministry of Finance Reports Strong Revenue Growth in 2024.

Vientiane: The Ministry of Finance has announced substantial revenue growth for the first 10 months of 2024, with total revenue reaching 46.17 trillion kip, equating to 92% of the annual target. This figure represents 15.72% of the nation’s GDP, marking a 40% increase compared to the same period in 2023,

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Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia Launch Joint Search and Rescue Exercise.

Kampong Chhnang: Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia have commenced a collaborative search and rescue exercise at the Royal Gendarmerie of Cambodia Training Centre in the Chum Sen Rikreay area. This initiative, which began on November 18, is focused on “Rescue and relief activities at collapsed structures,” and is being conducted under

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Typhoon Man-yi Causes Destruction and Fatalities in the Philippines.

MANILA: At least eight people have been reported dead and three others injured following the landfall of Typhoon Man-yi in the Philippines over the weekend, according to local authorities. The powerful storm impacted the country beginning on the night of November 16, causing widespread destruction. According to Lao News Agency,

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Indonesia Pursues BRICS Membership to Bolster Economic Growth.

Jakarta: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has expressed his country’s ambition to join BRICS, the alliance of major emerging economies formed by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. This declaration was made during a speech at an Indonesia-Brazil business forum held in Brazil on November 17, where the President outlined

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Screen Cuba 2025: Cuban Films Make a Comeback to the United Kingdom.

London: A new edition of the ‘Screen Cuba: Films to Change the World’ festival is being launched today in the United Kingdom, showcasing a selection of notable films from Cuba’s rich cinematic history. The festival promises to present classic films from the 1960s to the present day, highlighting the island’s

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Ex-Hyogo Governor Reelected Despite Power Abuse Scandal.

Kobe: Former Hyogo Governor Motohiko Saito has been reelected in the gubernatorial election held in western Japan, succeeding despite previous power abuse accusations that led to his loss of position. Saito defeated former Amagasaki Mayor Kazumi Inamura in a race that saw a record seven candidates vying for the position.

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Railway Workers to Stage Work-to-Rule Strike This Week.

(KPL): The Republic of Korean railway workers will kick off a “work-to-rule” protest this week to demand higher pay and a bigger workforce, railway officials said Sunday. According to Lao News Agency, the Korean Railway Workers’ Union announced its plan to initiate the work-to-rule industrial action starting Monday. This form

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