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Minister of Education Receives GPE Secretariat Coordinator and U.S. Ambassador

Lao News Agency ·

KPL Minister of Education and Sports Mr. Thongsalith Mangnormek received a courtesy visit from Ms. Talia Miranda, Coordinator of the Secretariat of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) in Laos, and U.S. Ambassador to Laos, Ms. Heather...

Top investment treaty lawyer on Trump’s tariffs as the dust settles: ‘In many respects, everybody’s a loser here’

Fortune ·

President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught this week left a lot of losers – from small, poor countries like Laos and Algeria to wealthy U.S. trading partners like Canada and Switzerland. They’re now facing especially hefty taxes – tariffs – on the...

Trump’s tariff blitz leaves a lot of losers

The Manila Times · August 3, 2025

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught last week left a lot of losers — from small, poor countries like Laos and Algeria to wealthy US trading partners like Canada and Switzerland. They’re now facing especially hefty taxes —...

I turned 50, my children finished school - and so I set off on a solo gap year. Here's what I learnt after months of travelling across Asia - and the mistakes that cost me dear...

Daily Mail · August 9, 2025

Not so long ago, reaching middle age involved tending your hollyhocks, joining committees and perhaps taking a gentle holiday or two – guided tours of the Italian lakes, river cruises or villa stays. But not any more. Nowadays more people in their...

Bangkok tops Agoda’s 2025 Asia rankings for lively atmosphere, iconic landmarks, and warm hospitality

Pattaya Mail · August 9, 2025

Bangkok ranks first in Asia for 2025 on Agoda’s list, thanks to its lively atmosphere, iconic landmarks, diverse cuisine, and warm local hospitality. BANGKOK, Thailand – Bangkok has been ranked Asia’s most popular city for 2025 by global travel...

Chichester International Film Festival unveils ambitious 2025 line-up

Sussex World · August 2, 2025

Chichester International Film Festival has unveiled an ambitious 2025 programme with UK premieres, special guests, groundbreaking cinema and a new pop-up auditorium. Running from August 8-24, the Festival once again brings world cinema, premieres,...

Silver Axe might have mastered this forgotten One Piece skill, and it makes a lot of sense

Sportskeeda · August 9, 2025

One Piece has seen numerous fighters with extraordinary powers, yet Silver Axe continues to be one of the most enigmatic. He is a legendary character from the Shiki the Golden Lion era and possesses the characteristics of an exceptional warrior,...

Embassy of Japan Hosts Send-Off Party for New Scholarship Fellows

Lao News Agency ·

KPL The Embassy of Japan in the Lao PDR hosted a send-off party on July 31 at the Residence of the Ambassador in Vientiane to celebrate and encourage the latest Lao recipients of two prestigious Japanese scholarship programs: the Project for Human...

The BlackStar Film Festival, performances from Goo Goo Dolls and The Weeknd and a corn fest in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

WHYY FM - Pennsylvania · July 31, 2025

From stadium anthems and soulful concerts to dragon boat races and cultural festivals, Philadelphia is firing on all cylinders this weekend with nonstop entertainment across the city and its suburbs. Thursday kicks off strong with The Weeknd’s...

World : Top News Headlines In Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Aug 10, 2025

Bernama · August 10, 2025

MYANMAR 1. MONSOON PADDY PLANTING TARGETS 400,000 HECTARES -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR The Yangon Region Agriculture Department aims to plant over 400,000 hectares of monsoon paddy in the Region during this season. Most varieties are grown...

Even the winners of Trump's tariffs will pay a price

1News ·

Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught this week left a lot of losers – from small, poor countries like Laos and Algeria to wealthy US trading partners like Canada and Switzerland. They’re now facing especially hefty taxes – tariffs – on the products...

Onlookers

Tricycle ·

Director: Kimi Takesue Country: USA Year: 2023 View Trailer Onlookers offers a visually striking, immersive meditation on travel and tourism in Laos, reflecting on how we all live as observers. Traversing the country’s dusty roads and tranquil...

The Philanthropy of Stray Kids

Borgen Magazine · August 2, 2025

CENTREVILLE, Virginia — Stray Kids is a K-pop boy group from JYP Entertainment. The group consists of eight members: Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin and I.N. They debuted in 2018. The group has engaged in multiple...

Lhakpa Tsering Set To Compete In Asia Cross Country Rally 2025 in Thailand

News18 · August 9, 2025

Last Updated:August 09, 2025, 11:38 IST The rally driver from Arunachal Pradesh is gearing up to represent India in the nine-day, 3,400-km endurance event slated to be held between the 8th and 16th of August. Indian rally driver Lhakpa Tsering....

Hundreds rally in Germantown in support of Anovsack ‘Anou’ Vongbandith, a cafe owner being held in ICE detention center

WHYY FM - Pennsylvania · August 9, 2025

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! Community members, activists and family members gathered Saturday outside Das Good Cafe in Germantown to show solidarity and rally...

Discover the best neighborhoods to visit in Beijing

Lonely Planet ·

Glitzy new skyscrapers may dominate the skyline of Beijing – but at street level, China’s capital remains remarkably down-to-earth. The laughter of beer-drinking Beijing citizens overflows from neighborhood corner restaurants, while in the...

World Police Band Concert opens in Hanoi

People's Army Newspaper ·

Hosted by the Ministry of Public Security, the festival is part of activities marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2), the 80th Traditional Day of the People’s Public Security Force, and the 20th...

Eyes of Wakanda Ending Explained: Shocking MCU Twist Changes Everything We Know About Black Panther's Origin

Screen Rant · August 1, 2025

Warning! This article contains SPOILERS for Eyes of Wakanda.The Marvel Cinematic Universe's latest animated project, Eyes of Wakanda, is now out, and the Black Panther spinoff ends with a shocking twist that puts Chadwick Boseman's MCU solo movie...

Vietnam showcases ethnic culture in month-long festival

Vietnam Pictorial · July 31, 2025

The programme brings together over 100 people from 16 ethnic minority groups across 11 localities, offering visitors a chance to explore traditional crafts, folk music, dances, rituals, and cuisine. A traditional dance performance by Mong ethnic...

The West: Both Our Own and the Best

American Renaissance · August 8, 2025

F. Roger Devlin, American Renaissance, August 8, 2025 La Sagesse divine donnant des lois aux rois et aux législateurs (“Divine Wisdom Giving Laws to Kings and Legislators”), Jean Baptiste Mauzaisse, 1827. Ricardo Duchesne, Greatness and Ruin:...