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Ireland Commits £400,000 to Enhance Climate Resilience for Women Farmers in Lao PDR

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Vientiane: The Government of Ireland has announced £400,000 in funding to support a new initiative aimed at enhancing climate resilience and food security for women smallholder farmers in Lao PDR. The funding, provided through the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), will benefit approximately 1,000 women farmers in the country’s northern provinces. According to Lao … Read more

Korea and Laos Collaborate to Advance Green Growth and Investment Cooperation

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Vientiane: The 2025 Korea-Laos Net-Zero Partnership Forum was successfully held in Vientiane, with over 100 participants from government ministries, international organizations, and private sector companies from both Korea and Laos. The event was a significant step in promoting bilateral cooperation on green growth, carbon reduction, and sustainable investment, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of Laos-Korea … Read more

Singapore Commences Construction on Changi Airport’s Fifth Terminal

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Singapore: Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on May 14 broke ground on Changi Airport Terminal 5 (T5), an expansion project that will position the airport to ride an expected surge in air travel within the Asia-Pacific and beyond. According to Lao News Agency, the new terminal, powered by advanced automated systems, will significantly enhance processing … Read more

APEC Trade Ministers Convene in Jeju Amid Global Trade Challenges

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Seoul: Trade ministers from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) convened on the resort island of Jeju, Republic of Korea, to address challenges impacting global trade. The meeting saw chief negotiators from major economies engaging in bilateral discussions with U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer. According to Lao News Agency, the APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade … Read more