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Latest News : Laos and US discuss comprehensive concord
Vientiane - A high-ranking US diplomat held talks on cooperation with communist Laos during a two-day visit to the South-East Asian country this week, state media reports said Friday. Kurt Campbell, US assistant secretary of state in charge of East A...
Construction of a rubber latex plant with an annual capacity of 15,000 tonnes started in Pakse district, Champassak province, Laos yesterday.Latest News : Laos continues to block public access to deported Hmong tribesmen
WASHINGTON â A California congressman has joined human rights activists in voicing concern over the treatment of ethnic Hmong deported by Thailand late last year to their native Laos and now being confined in isolated villages inaccessible to international news media and rights groups.Latest News : Barun Roy: Laos powers ahead
Later this month, after four years in the making, Laosâ biggest hydropower plant so far, Nam Theun 2, will start producing electricity and selling almost all of it to Thailand. With this will further expand the landlocked countryâs reputation as the âbatteryâ for South-East Asian nations and its novel way of earning money for its development.Latest News : Governor vows to stamp out opium production in Laos province
A clampdown on opium producers is to be carried out in Laos' Phongsaly province, with the clandestine growing of poppies still widespread in the area. Phongsaly province governor Khamsan Souvong mad .....Governor vows to stamp out opium production in Laos province
A clampdown on opium producers is to be carried out in Laos' Phongsaly province, with the clandestine growing of poppies still widespread in the area.Low water levels raise fears of tourism drought in Laos
The unusually low level of many rivers across Laos has resulted in reduced flow in waterfalls in several provinces, with fears it could affect long term tourism patterns.Low water levels raise fears of tourism drought in Laos
The unusually low level of many rivers across Laos has resulted in reduced flow in waterfalls in several provinces, with fears it could affect long term tourism patterns. Head of the Luang Prabang p .....Rivers and waterfalls run dry in Laos; tourism affected
Vientiane - Unusually low levels in Laos' waterways have put a stop to cruise-boat tourism on the Mekong River and dried up several waterfalls, media reports said Tuesday. The Mekong River - which starts in southern China's Yunnan province and winds ...'Our Family Wedding': Here come the insults and cliches
This mixed-race page from the 'Meet the Parents' book is a tasteless exercise in familiarity and contempt.Over 2 tons of wildlife and animal bones seized
VietNamNet Bridge â The bones were seized at the Lao Bao border gate in Quang Tri on March 7 and are part of illegal wildlife trade between Laos and Vietnam.Senator seeks to boost US Asia broadcasts
A top US senator introduced legislation Thursday aimed at boosting US-based Radio Free Asia (RFA), citing disappointment at the pace of democratic reforms in key target countries.Cambodia to host Trade Fair in Development Triangle
Cambodia will host a for the first time in Development Triangle among Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam, a government official said on Thursday. Son Sotha, deputy director of export department of Ministry of Commerce, said that the CLV Development Triangle Trade Fair will be held from March 13-15 in provincial town of Rattanakiri, the Cambodia's far northeastern part. He said that some 50 ...Chasing the dream, one fare at a time
Koychoy Saepharn and George Balaesh have never met each other, though they have a great deal in common. Both are first-generation immigrants. Both came to Portland about 20 years ago, Saepharn from Laos, and Balaesh, with his wife and two children, from Romania. Both arrived in Portland with ...03/11/2010 10:02 VIETNAM Thousands of Vietnamese women and children sold as sex slaves
» by J.B. Vu From 1998 to 2010 at least 4,500 women and children have crossed the borders of Vietnam to supply the prostitution racket. Some 65% go to China, then Cambodia, Laos, to the Europea, African and America. Internet sites sell children on the net.Overseas Vietnamese builds hospital in Laos
Construction of the first private hospital for mothers and children invested by a family of Vietnamese nationals in Laos started on March 6 in Vientiane.Student Rates for the Young at Heart
Even if your college days are a distant memory, itâs possible to travel on a student discount over spring break this year.Thailand joins fund repairing in Laos
The Cabinet today approved the Finance Ministry's financial assistance worth Bt655 million to the Lao government.Movie reviews: 'Remember Me'; 'Our Family Wedding'; 'Police Adjective'
Make way for Team Rob. Unlike Team Edward or Team Jacob, Team Rob is all about -- who else? -- Robert Pattinson, starring in Remember Me.China denies hogging Mekong River water
Claims that Chinese dams are causing severe drought along the Mekong River are groundless and inappropriate, Chinese government officials say.'Wedding' an inviting tale
Hollywood has always loved a wedding - and it's easy to see why. With their picturesque settings, emotionally...Hitting the head can hurt the fist
MMA fighters often hurt their hands punching because the small 4 oz. gloves they wear don't offer much protection.In mixed martial arts, hitting the head can hurt the fist
The collision between head and fist doesn't always favor the fist.Thai Rice Output May Drop on Drought as El Nino Parches Region
March 11 (Bloomberg) -- Rice production in Thailand, the worldâs largest exporter, may decline as drier-than-normal weather curbs yields, adding to signs that an El Nino may be hurting farm output across the region.Dr Kay Paterson delivers Women's Day speech at International House
International House celebrated International Women's Day on Friday, 5 March, with a speech by the Hon. Dr Kay Patterson, an alumna of International House and a former senator.Ambos cop golf ball fury
UPDATE 9.42am: PARAMEDICS discouraged a woman from going to hospital after her skull was fractured in a freak golf ball incident, she claims.Voices of Veterans: Ty Newton
Ty Newton of College Station could have pursued a pro sports career if he hadn't loved flying more than he loved baseball. He was pretty good at both but flying was in his blood.Rubilen Amit is Cebus Athlete of the Year
Billiards Queen Rubilen Amit was chosen as the Athlete of the Year by the Sportswriters Association of Cebu. She was honoured during the 28th SAC-SM ...Ambos, police cop golf ball pain
UPDATE 10.50am: PARAMEDICS and police face attacks over their handling of a freak golf ball accident that left a woman brain damaged.General warns against turning over forests to foreign investors
In mid-February, retired Lieutenant General Dong Sy Nguyen expressed concern over the long-term leasing of watershed forests to foreigners in certain provinces to a VietNamNet reporter.'Pagka-laos' by choice
GIKLARO sa kampo ni Yasmien Kurdi nga mas pilion niya ang iyang pagtuon mao nga panagsa lamang siya makita sa telebisyon. read moreMAAU decide to give world indoor meet wildcard to sprinter Norjannah
KUALA LUMPUR: Sprinter Norjannah Hafiszah Jamaluddin will be Malaysiaâs sole representative in the world indoor athletics championships, which begin today in Doha.Orckit Communications Opens New Office in Thailand
New York - Carrier Ethernet + Transport networking provider Orckit Communications Ltd. (NASDAQ: ORCT) has announced the company is further expanding its presence in APAC with the addition of a new office in Bangkok, Thailand.Malaysia seek further boost
Malaysia are working towards ensuring their recent progression in the global pecking order is just the beginning of a bright future in south Asia.5-minute movie reviews
She's Out of My League Opens today at theaters everywhere; rated R for language and sexual content; 104 minutes. This raunchy piece of Judd Apatow-lite is a tart confection with a sweet center.‘Super Marna' remains in fighting mood
WINNING two golds, a silver and a bronze for the country in the South East Asian Games (Seag) spiked with a silver in the much tougher Asian Games, Cagayan de Oro pride Ma. read morePhuket Chinese Cemetery Ablaze Again
Phuket Hotels Phuket Resorts Phuket Accommodation Phuket Real Estate Phuket Villas Phuket Spas Phuket Bungalows Phuket Tours Phuket Golf Phuket Bars Phuket DivingMore foreigners study Abhidhamma Buddhism in Myanmar
More foreigners are studying Abhidhamma Buddhism at the International Institute of Abhidhamma ( IIA) in Myanmar after the religion-related English language course was introduced, sources with the institution said on Tuesday. Nearly three dozens of trainees from Vietnam, Thailand, India, Cambodia, Laos, Bangaladesh, the United States, France and Denmark are attending the IIA, up from last year ...Ladies'Football: Bord Gáis Energy NFL Div 1 preview
Kerry v Mayo, Listowel, 2.00 (M O Keefee): Kerry are yet to record a win in this year's league campaign and look destined for the drop. Mayo badly need a win to keep themselves in the frame for a play-off place after losing to Monaghan last time out.Overseas Vietnamese builds hospital in Laos
Work on the first private hospital for mothers and children invested by an overseas Vietnamese family in Laos started Saturday in Vientiane.FOREIGN ENVOYS IN BRUNEI TO VISIT SABAH TOMORROW
KOTA KINABALU, March 11 (Bernama) -- A delegation of 41 heads of mission and foreign diplomats in Brunei, including two media representatives, will be visiting Sabah from tomorrow until Monday.Pandelela heading for Mexico
KUCHING: Laos SEA Games double gold medallist diver Pandelela Rinong is all set to represent Malaysia in the qualifying rounds of the inaugural Youth Olympic Games in Mexico City on Friday.Marshall Fine: HuffPost Review: Our Family Wedding
Our Family Wedding is a broad multi-ethnic comedy that telegraphs every joke and is too punchless to actually have punchlines. This is Abie's Irish Rose...Merger Positions DFDL Mekong as Legal Advisory Hub for Outbound Thai Investors in Southeast Asia
One of the older international law firms in Thailand has merged with a fast growing regional law firm to form a powerful new competitor in Southeast Asiaâs legal sector. The law firms of DFDL Mekong aUST players bag top awards in 72nd UAAP
UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas taekwondo fighter Marlon Avenido took center stage last night, bagging the UAAP Athlete of the Year award in the seniors division.After epic ride, Telluride’s Allen hits U.S. soil again
On a crisp October morning some 14 months ago, Stephen Allen pedaled his bike out of Telluride, down the Spur and south on Highway 145 toward Dolores.Thai Rice Output May Drop On Drought As El Nino Parches Region
March 11 (Bloomberg) -- Rice production in Thailand, the worldâs largest exporter, may decline as drier-than-normal weather curbs yields, adding to signs that an El Nino may be hurting farm outp...China lassoes its neighbors
With the Doha Round of negotiations of the World Trade Organization in limbo, the heavy hitters of international trade have been engaged in a race to sew up trade agreements with smaller partners.Asian long jump queen Torres to grace Saturday fun run
Celebrated trackster Maristella Torres will be among the top Filipino athletes that will grace the 1st Pocari Sweat Fun Run on Saturday at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig.Latest news
Draft-bill on new fiscal measures was passed by the Parliament on Friday in the mid of strong disputes. PASOK and LAOS voted in favour while the GCP ⦠1 2 3
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