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Japan Grants USD 2.85 Million to Support Lao Human Resource Development
The Laotian Times
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July 28, 2025
The Japanese government has provided JPY 420 million (approximately USD 2.85 million) to support Lao government officials advance their skills under the project for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS), which will offer 20 scholarships per...
"Shanghai Day" Lights Up Lincoln Center in New York - Art as a Bridge: A Transpacific Cultural Resonance
The Slovenia Times
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July 28, 2025
SHANGHAI, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 28 July 2025 - Co-presented by Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and Center for the China Shanghai International Arts Festival, Summer for the City's Shanghai Day ignited a cultural wave in New York...
'Shanghai Day' Lights Up Lincoln Center in New York – Art as a Bridge: A Transpacific Cultural Resonance
The Kingston Whig-Standard
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July 28, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links Newsfile Article content Shanghai, China–(Newsfile Corp. – July 28, 2025) – Co-presented by Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and Center for the China Shanghai International Arts Festival, Summer for the City’s Shanghai...
World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: July 28, 2025
Bernama
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July 28, 2025
By Vijian Paramasivam INDONESIA 1.RI WELCOMES FRANCE’S RECOGNITION OF PALESTINE -- THE JAKARTA POST Indonesia has welcomed France’s recognition of a Palestinian state, while reaffirming its support for a two-state solution to end the longstanding...
Lao Women Union’s Day 2025 Date and Significance: Everything To Know About the Day That Promotes the Wellbeing and Rights of Women and Girls in Laos
Latestly
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July 20, 2025
The Lao Women's Union Day is celebrated annually on July 20 in Laos to honour the founding of the Lao Women’s Union (LWU). The formation of this union was an important mass organisation that promotes and protects the rights and interests of women...
Tour de force of talent: Now in its third year, the Vancouver Arts & Music Festival has grown
The Columbian - Washington State
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While classical music is the driving force behind the upcoming Vancouver Arts & Music Festival, don’t be surprised to find yourself jumping out of your lawn chair and grooving to sounds and rhythms from all around the world. You also can marvel at...
Lowell Folk Festival jam-packed with crowds, delicious food and good music
The Lowell Sun - Massachusetts
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July 26, 2025
LOWELL — Day two of the 38th Lowell Folk Festival brought with it sunshine and the inescapable aroma of charcoal grills fired up to feed thousands of hungry attendees checking out the diverse performances throughout downtown Lowell. Standing under...
Entertainment News | 'Mortal Kombat 2' Trailer Out: 'Boys' Star Karl Urban to Play 'Johnny Cage' in This Video Game Adaptation
Latestly
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July 18, 2025
Washington DC [US], July 18 (ANI): Warner Bros. has finally released the first official trailer for 'Mortal Kombat 2', a sequel to the hit video game adaptation released in 2021. The 'Boys' series actor Karl Urban has joined the cast as Johnny...
Molly-Mae Hague's sister Zoe Rae leaves a hair salon with her husband Danny weeks after scrapping Bali holiday because it 'looks better on social media'
Daily Mail
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August 9, 2025
Molly-Mae Hague's sister Zoe Rae cut a trim figure as she stepped out in Hale, Cheshire - still sporting rollers in her hair - just weeks after causing a storm over her luxury Bali getaway. The fitness influencer, 28, was all smiles as she left a...
World : Malnutrition Stunts Children’s Growth In Laos
Bernama
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July 25, 2025
PHNOM PENH, July 25 (Bernama) -- Laos is facing a malnutrition plight among children, with nearly 44 per cent of children under the age of five affected by stunted growth. There are about 385,000 such cases in the country, with 20 per cent of Lao...
World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: July 25, 2025
Bernama
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July 25, 2025
INDONESIA 1.RI-US TRADE DEAL POSSIBLE THREAT TO DATA SOVEREIGNTY -- THE JAKARTA POST A trade agreement between Indonesia and the United States set to include provisions on personal data transfers has raised alarms about the potential undermining...
Nepal Women's football team climbs 13 spots in FIFA rankings
República
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KATHMANDU, Aug 7 : Nepal’s women’s national football team has made a significant leap in the latest FIFA world rankings, climbing 13 positions to reach the 87th spot. According to the rankings published by the global football governing body on...
Laos Wins Two Medals at ASEAN Jujitsu Championship
The Laotian Times
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July 16, 2025
The Lao National Jujitsu Team won a silver and a bronze medal at the 2nd ASEAN Regional Championship held in the Philippines from 12 to 13 July. Khamkeo Vilayphone won the silver medal in the men’s – 69kg fighting category (U-21 division), while...
Laos, Australia strengthen inclusive education through a Spoken Lao Stakeholder Forum
Lao News Agency
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KPL Ministry of Education and Sports, Australia and Development Partners review progress and plan next steps for the Spoken Lao approach (KPL) The Spoken Lao approach is an innovative initiative developed by the Ministry of Education and Sports...
World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: July 24, 2025
Bernama
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July 24, 2025
INDONESIA 1.WHY INDONESIA WELCOMES US IMPORTS BUT FEARS CHEAP GOODS FROM CHINA -- JAKARTA GLOBE Indonesia’s retail sector has welcomed the government’s move to eliminate import tariffs on US goods, viewing it as a catalyst for shopping tourism and...
Äthiopiens Tariku Abdi triumphiert beim Pattaya Marathon 2025 – Stadt bekräftigt Status als Sportzentrum
Pattaya Mail
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July 23, 2025
Äthiopiens Tariku Abdi zeigte beeindruckende Ausdauer und Geschwindigkeit und gewann den Vollmarathon der Herren beim Pattaya Marathon 2025 mit einer Zeit von 2:25:03. PATTAYA, Thailand – Der 32. Pattaya Marathon fand am 20. Juli seinen...
The 10 Best Marvel Comics to Read to Get to Know Iron Fist Better
Comicbook
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August 9, 2025
Iron Fist debuted in Marvel Comics in 1974, an answer to the kung-fu movie craze that had taken the world by storm. The first Iron Fist in Marvel Comics was Danny Rand, a white American boy whose father was obsessed with finding the mythical city...
Bangkok tops Agoda’s 2025 Asia rankings for lively atmosphere, iconic landmarks, and warm hospitality
Pattaya Mail
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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...
World : Top News Headlines In Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: July 22, 2025
Bernama
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July 22, 2025
LAOS 1.WOMEN SUPPORT FOR NATION BUILDING -- VIENTIANE TIMES The Lao government is encouraging women to play a more significant role in nation-building, as they make substantial contributions to society. Local women continue to shine in the...
Large-scale illegal wildlife shops in Laos found scamming Chinese tourists
Mongabay
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July 22, 2025
Secretive shops posing as cafés, museums and cultural experiences are selling illegal wildlife products such as ivory, rhino horn, bear bile, pangolin scales and tiger bones in Laos, often at inflated prices, specifically targeting elderly Chinese...