International Women's Day celebrated in big way Laos
A major event to mark the upcoming International Women's Day on Saturday March 8 was held in Lao capital Vientiane, featuring exhibitions, sales of domestic products, and services such as marriage and birth registration and banking.
U.N. calls for equality, 'feminist future' on International Women's Day
The United Nations on Thursday marked the upcoming International Women's Day with a call for feminine equality under a banner of rights and empowerment.
International Women's Day Is Prompting Activists to 'Unite'
Amid Trump's second term, Women's March organizers across the U.S. are prompting people to unite with calls to action.
International Women’s Day: We need ‘active’ listening
International Women’s Day is more than just a celebration—it’s a call to action and a day to recognize the achievements of women.
International Women's Day: What you need to know
Saturday is International Women’s Day — a day that honors the achievements of women while also advocating for gender equality. International Women’s Day has been taking place on March 8 for more than 100 years.
Demonstrations planned across the globe for International Women's Day
Demonstrations are planned from Tokyo to Mexico City, and this year’s global theme is “Accelerate Action." Women take selfie photos at the St. Petersburg State Academic Capella celebrating upcoming International Women's Day,
Japan pledges US$11.3mil grant aid to finance Laos' socioeconomic development
VIENTIANE: The government of Japan, a key aid provider to Laos, has pledged financial support amounting to 1.707 billion yen ...
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Overnight train from Thailand to Laos
The train arrives at the newly built Khamsavath Railway Station in Vientiane, which serves as the final stop. Once you ...
Exclusive: PowerChina unit sues Laos utility for $555 million
Nam Ou Power, a unit of state-owned Power Construction Corp of China, has sued Laos utility Electricite du Laos in Singapore for $555 million in unpaid dues from a hydropower project it operates, an ...
Laos poisoning victim's mother fears she may never find out who is responsible
Simone White, 28, from Orpington, Kent, died in November last year after she fell ill from drinking free shots mixed with methanol whilst on a trip to the popular backpacking town of Vang Vieng ...
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Slowing down while touring peaceful Laos
Colourful rectangular wooden boats carrying tourists are chugging along at a leisurely pace across the Mekong River. The ...
Exclusive: Taiwan fears Beijing is taking independence crackdown overseas
Taiwan is considering warning citizens about risks of travelling to countries with strong ties to China, such as Laos and ...
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Tickets for Vietnam’s matches against Cambodia and Laos go on sale
The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has announced ticket sales for Vietnam’s friendly match against Cambodia and the Asian ...
‘Don’t go’: Methanol victims’ parents call on travellers to boycott Laos
The parents of two Melbourne teenagers who died of methanol poisoning in Laos have urged Australians to boycott the country until it investigates their daughters’ deaths.
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Laos-China 500kV power link to be complete by 2026
The Laos-China 500kV interconnection project has been officially launched in the Lao capital, Vientiane. The launching ...
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Singapore adds Bhutan, Cambodia, Laos as non-traditional sources of work permit holders
FROM Jun 1, employers in Singapore can hire work permit holders from more countries in certain sectors or for specific ...
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China and Laos in legal tussle over hydropower project
A Chinese state-owned company is suing the national power utility of Laos for $555 million in unpaid fees from a hydropower ...
VIDEO: 'Horrendous': Parents of Laos poisoning victims still seeking answers
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