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“I think Madison is ready for more Lao food.” Sern Sapp Restaurant brings authentic Laotian cuisine back to Willy Street
Madison365 - Wisconsin
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August 12, 2025
“I think Madison is ready for more Lao food, right?” Ounprason Inthachith, owner of Sern Sapp, a new, authentic Laotian cuisine restaurant on Williamson Street, tells Madison365. “We’ve been open for about a month and it has been great so far.”...
Vientiane, Bokeo Wrap Up Final Test for 2025 Population, Housing Census
The Laotian Times
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August 8, 2025
Vientiane and Bokeo have just completed a test run to conclude the final phase of a three-year preparation before full-scale census data collection on 3 November. The 5th Population and Housing Census test ran from 4 to 8 August and was launched...
Laos Marks 58Th Anniversary Of ASEAN Founding
MENAFN
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August 8, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Vientiane, Aug 8 (IANS) Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane extended his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of the 58th anniversary of the founding of the Association of Southeast Asian...
Lao Chef Seng Luangrath Honored at 2025 RAMMY Awards
The Laotian Times
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August 8, 2025
Lao-American chef and restaurant owner Seng Luangrath won Restaurateur of the Year at the 2025 RAMMY Awards in Washington, D.C., on 4 August. The award celebrates her efforts to bring Lao cuisine into the spotlight through her growing restaurant...
Chu Lai Open Economic Zone: Driving Regional Industrial and Investment Expansion
Vietnam Briefing
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August 12, 2025
Chu Lai Open Economic Zone (OEZ), now under Da Nang City, is advancing with logistics infrastructure and high-tech investment, set to spearhead the economic growth of Central Vietnam. The recent merger of Quang Nam province into Da Nang City marks...
Defer LDC graduation by up to eight years: businesses
Daily Star
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August 12, 2025
A group of local businesspeople today urged the government to defer the country's graduation from the group of least developed country (LDC) category by six to eight years to allow more time for preparation. They argued that high bank interest...
Deputy Foreign Minister Receives UN Resident Coordinator in Laos
Lao News Agency
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KPL On August 11, 2025, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Anouphab Vongnorkeo received a courtesy visit from Bakhodir Burkhanov, UN Resident Coordinator in the Lao PDR, who introduced himself and congratulated the Deputy Minister on his new...
World : Top News Headlines In Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam : Aug 12, 2025
Bernama
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August 12, 2025
LAOS 1. LAO MEDIA INDUSTRY MARKS 75TH ANNIVERSARY -- VIENTIANE TIMES Lao media is celebrating its 75th anniversary by hosting a Mass Media and Publishing Day Exhibition in Vientiane from August 11 to 12. The event is showcasing the history and...
Korean banks ramp up QR payment push in Southeast Asia
The Korea Times
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August 12, 2025
Korean banks are actively expanding their QR code payment services, allowing customers to pay by scanning QR codes with their smartphones, industry officials said Tuesday. In particular, they view the Southeast Asian market as a promising new...
US tariff hike on India creates major trade opportunity for Nepal
OnlineKhabar
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August 12, 2025
At a time when India is struggling after the United States imposed a 50 percent tariff, the same policy has emerged as a significant opportunity for Nepal. The U.S. has imposed a 25 percent “reciprocal tariff” on India, which came into effect this...
Business owners protest new insurance rules for Blue Line anti-displacement funds
Sahan Journal - Minnesota
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August 7, 2025
Stay informed. Sign up for Sahan Sunday, our weekly newsletter with Minnesota news you need to know. Business owners and community members rallied outside Metro Transit headquarters on Thursday to protest recent changes they say will delay funding...
Commerce Ministry cuts Cambodian border trade target by 1%
The Nation Thailand
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August 12, 2025
She said the impact from border checkpoint closures and fighting can be divided into two main areas. 1. Cambodia’s import ban and business adaptation Cambodia has banned the import of only four types of products from Thailand, oil, gas, vegetables...
International Youth Day 2025: Young People Driving Change in Laos
The Laotian Times
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August 12, 2025
UNFPA – International Youth Day 2025, observed annually on 12 August, is a time to acknowledge the vital role of young people in shaping better communities. The theme for this year—“Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond”—highlights how youth...
Laos aims to boost farming, cut imports
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- Laos continues its efforts to boost agricultural production for domestic and export markets by improving access to capital for agricultural entrepreneurs, with the goal of reducing imports. The Lao Agribusiness...
Laos and China Finalize Draft Agreement on “One Door, One Time” Inspection at International Railway Checkpoint
Lao News Agency
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KPL Laos and China have reached a consensus on a draft agreement to implement a “One Door, One Time” inspection system at the Boten-Bohan international railway checkpoint, aiming to streamline cross-border passenger transit and further enhance...
Laos, Bangladesh establish foreign office consultations
Lao News Agency
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KPL A signing ceremony was held at the Embassy of Bangladesh to Laos, based in Hanoi, Vietnam, for a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the establishment of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Lao...
Another Bank of England rate cut this year less likely given inflation fears and split vote – as it happened
The Guardian
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August 7, 2025
Another UK rate cut this year no longer fully priced inThe chances of another cut to UK interest rates this year, to 3.75%, have fallen today, following the Bank of England’s warning that inflation will rise higher than expected this year. The...
SCB EIC Forecasts Varied Risks for CLMV Economies Amid Global Trade Pressures
Thailand Business News
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August 11, 2025
SCB EIC forecasts CLMV economic growth to decelerate to 5.1% in 2025, impacted by global trade risks, elevated U.S. tariffs, political instability, and competition from China’s low-cost imports. Vietnam is expected to drive growth, while Myanmar...
Trade wars: Higher US tariffs take effect on dozens of economies
RTL Today
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August 7, 2025
President Trump has enacted sweeping new tariffs – ranging from 15% to 50% – on many countries in a renewed push to reshape global trade, sparking economic concerns, political tensions, and legal challenges. Higher US tariffs came into effect for...
US Commerce initiates AD/CVD investigation on Indian, Indonesian and Laos solar cells
PV Tech
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August 11, 2025
According to the DoC statement, the dumping margin from each country is 123.04% for India, 94.36% for Indonesia and between 123.12-190.12% for Laos. The three countries have seen a stark increase in imports of solar cells from the US between 2022...