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Indonesia Launches Free Health Screening Programme to Prevent Early Deaths

Jakarta: The Indonesian government launched an annual free health screening on February 10 worth 3 trillion IDR (183.54 million USD) from the state budget. This marks the biggest-ever initiative undertaken by the health ministry aimed at preventing early deaths. According to Lao News Agency, under the programme, all Indonesians will eventually be entitled to a […]

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Republic of Korea and Australia Commit to ‘Green’ Shipping Route for Carbon Neutrality by 2029

Seoul: The Republic of Korea and Australia have signed an initial agreement to create an eco-friendly shipping route between the two countries by 2029 as part of joint efforts to reduce carbon emissions, Seoul’s oceans ministry said Monday. According to Lao News Agency, the two sides signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at operating […]

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42dot and Protocol Capital Group Partner for Smart City Solutions in Qatar

Doha: 42dot, Hyundai Motor Group’s global software research startup, announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Qatar-based investment firm Protocol Capital Group to collaborate on developing a smart city project in the Middle Eastern country. According to Lao News Agency, the MOU outlines plans for both companies to introduce smart city […]

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Russia Increases Titanium Sales to China

Moscow: Russia’s General Customs Administration announced on Monday that the People’s Republic of China has begun to buy more metals from Russia, especially titanium, Vedemosti newspaper reported. The data indicate that the sales of this metal to China last year increased by 44 percent to reach 3,700 tons. According to Lao News Agency, these exports […]

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Wat Phou Festival 2025 Kicks Off with Spectacular Celebrations

Champassak: The annual Wat Phou Festival 2025 commenced with grandeur on the evening of February 10 at the historic Wat Phou Heritage Site in Champassak Province. According to Lao News Agency, the event drew a distinguished audience, including Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Security Lt. Gen. Vilay Lakhamfong, President’s Spouse Naly Sisoulith, and […]

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DPRK: Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Largest Greenhouse Farm & Research Centre

Vientiane: There started another important undertaking for regional development to be specially recorded in the new era of great transformations, when the people-first ideal of the Workers’ Party of Korea is being comprehensively realized. In December last year, Kim Jong Un, Supreme Leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) attended the inauguration ceremony […]

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Motor Fair 2025 Launches in Vientiane

Vientiane: The Department of Trade Promotion and Handicrafts, Ministry of Industry and Commerce, in collaboration with Sangsan Event Organiser, has launched the first Motor Fair 2025, running from Feb 10-16 at NAGAMALL (Parkson) in Vientiane. According to Lao News Agency, the event gathers nearly 20 car dealers, insurance companies, and credit providers, showcasing electric vehicles […]

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China Grants Visa-Free Entry to ASEAN Tour Groups Visiting Xishuangbanna

Beijing: China released on Monday a new visa relaxation policy, allowing tour groups from ASEAN countries to visit Xishuangbanna, a popular tourist destination in the country’s southwestern Yunnan Province, visa free for up to six days. This move is aimed at boosting tourism in southwest China. It is also expected to expand opening up, promote […]