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I saw kaleidoscopic light before going permanently blind after taking free shots in Laos that killed 6
The Scottish Sun
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August 19, 2025
A BRITISH backpacker who went blind after drinking methanol-laced shots in Laos described seeing a "kaleidoscopic light" before his vision went black. Calum Macdonald, 23, stopped off in the popular tourist destination of Vang Vieng in Laos during...
Lao Telecom, Football Federation Sign Three-Year Deal to Boost Broadcasting and Development
Lao News Agency
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KPL In a move set to enhance football coverage and development in Laos, the Lao National Football Federation (LNFF) and Lao Telecommunication Public Company (LTC) signed a three-year telecommunications support agreement today at LTC’s headquarters...
ASI undertaken conservation works at Laos temple, Maldives mosque: Govt in LS
Hindustan Times
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August 18, 2025
New Delhi, The Archaeological Survey of lndia has undertaken conservation and restoration works at various cultural sites in Southeast Asian countries including Vat Phou Temple in Laos, earthquake-damaged temples and pagodas at Bagan in Myanmar...
Construction of Laos’ First University of Health Sciences Hospital to Begin by Year-End
Lao News Agency
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KPL Vientiane will soon be home to Laos’ first University of Health Sciences (UHS) Hospital—a state-of-the-art 400-bed tertiary teaching facility in Dongposi, Hadxayfong district. With construction set to begin in late 2025, the hospital is...
World : Lao Farmer’s Death Highlights Landmine Danger, Children Among Main VictimsÂ
Bernama
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August 18, 2025
PHNOM PENH, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- The death of a Lao farmer and the injury of his son serve as a grim reminder of the hidden dangers of unexploded landmines in the tiny Southeast Asian nation, a popular tourist destination. The farmer, along with...
World : Top News Headlines In Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Aug 18, 2025
Bernama
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August 18, 2025
LAOS 1. TAN CHONG MOTOR LAUNCHES ALL-NEW NISSAN MAGNITE - VIENTIANE TIMES Tan Chong Motor (Lao) Co Ltd has introduced the All-New Nissan Magnite. The compact SUV, featuring advanced technology, excellent fuel efficiency and smart features, is...
8 Best Action Movies Coming to Theaters This Fall
Movie Web
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August 17, 2025
Summer always comes and goes so fast, but for those who enjoy spending time outside instead of catching a movie, the autumn months offer that reprieve to spend an evening checking out the most recent in-theater offerings. For action fans, the fall...
Business : B. Grimm Urges Faster ASEAN Energy Integration To Harness Laos' Hydro And Malaysia's Solar Capacities
Bernama
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August 17, 2025
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 (Bernama) – The groundwork for ASEAN energy integration has long been laid, but sharper focus and faster action are needed to propel renewable energy to the next level by harnessing each member’s...
LPA art troupe joins art exchange with Air Division 372
People's Army Newspaper
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The Lao military art troupe was led by Colonel Saysana SaLermsack, Deputy Chief of the Department of Political Education and Information, the General Department of Political Affairs of the Lao People’s Army. Speaking at the art exchange, Senior...
'One of a kind' Tucson physical therapist faces deportation, 35 years after crime
The Arizona Daily Star
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A Tucson physical therapist is facing deportation to Laos — the country he fled with his family as a child, in the 1970s — due to a non-violent crime he committed as a teenager, 35 years ago. Vone Phrommany, 53, said he was arrested by...
How to watch South Africa v Australia: Live streams, TV details for Rugby Championship opener
Rugby World
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August 16, 2025
The biggest rugby tournament in the southern hemisphere gets underway in Johannesburg. Watch South Africa v Australia as the 2025 Rugby Championship kicks off at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. This guide will tell you everything you need to know to...
Laos intensifies efforts to enhance education
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Laos' Ministry of Education and Sports convened a meeting to address key challenges in the education sector, explore effective solutions, and outline strategic directions for future development. The meeting, held in...
entertainment 'Insects deserve some form of respect too': He Yingying's philosophies on life, death and reincarnation
Asiaone
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August 14, 2025
Bugs are commonly seen as pests, but depending on who you ask, they may hold their own soul too. AsiaOne spoke to local actress He Yingying recently about her role in Mediacorp's upcoming drama Perfectly Imperfect, and she told us about her...
Hyperallergic Fall 2025 New York Art Guide
Hyperallergic
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August 15, 2025
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30 Years of Healing Together: R. Korea-Laos Health Partnership Strengthens Lives
Lao News Agency
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KPL In commemoration of the 30th anniversary of reestablished diplomatic relations between the Republic of Korea and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (October 25, 1995–2025), the Korean government reaffirmed its enduring commitment to Laos...
Afeida, Sapna off to join Bhutan’s RTC for August’s second Laos mission
Daily Star
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August 15, 2025
Fri Aug 15, 2025 01:47 PM Last update on: Fri Aug 15, 2025 02:07 PM Star Sports Desk Fri Aug 15, 2025 01:47 PM Last update on: Fri Aug 15, 2025 02:07 PM Bangladesh captain and defensive pillar Afeida Khandaker and midfield heartbeat Sapna Rani...
12th Lao National Games Scheduled for November 15–25, 2025
Lao News Agency
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KPL Vientiane will host the 12th Lao National Games from November 15 to 25, 2025, bringing together the country’s best athletes to compete in more than 30 sports. The event will be staged at major venues in Vientiane and selected nearby provinces,...
World : Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Aug 15, 2025
Bernama
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August 15, 2025
CAMBODIA 1.CHINESE INVESTORS EYE TIMBER, TEXTILE SECTORS -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE Chinese companies are exploring investment potential in Cambodia's timber plantation and textile manufacturing sectors. A business delegation from Beijing City and...
Race, Segregation, and Sectarianism in American Cinema
Dissident Voice
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August 14, 2025
Due to the capitalistically orchestrated scourge of illiteratization and the machinations of the mass media, only a small percentage of Americans understand Washington’s penchant for launching illegal wars of aggression, and with the exception of...
Contemporary Art 2025 Exhibition Opens in Vientiane, Showcasing Lao-Korean Artistic Exchange
Lao News Agency
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KPL The "Contemporary Art 2025" exhibition, featuring works by Lao and Korean artists, officially opened on August 12 at the National Academy of Fine Arts Gallery in Vientiane. (KPL) The "Contemporary Art 2025" exhibition, featuring works by Lao...