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Gold futures rise to new high after reports Trump has imposed tariffs on one-kilo bars – as it happened
The Guardian
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August 8, 2025
Closing postTime to wrap up… River Island’s rescue restructure has received approval from a high court judge, a move which will help stop the fashion retailer from falling into administration. The plan received approval from a high court judge on...
August 13th: A Day of Reflection and Progress for Lao Media
Lao News Agency
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KPL August 13 marks a day of reflection and renewed commitment for professionals in Laos’ mass media and publishing sectors. It is a time to honor the sector’s historical contributions, assess current challenges, and reaffirm its vital role in...
Feature: Flood relief efforts intensify as Lao communities, authorities unite
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- Lao authorities and local communities are working side by side to deliver urgent aid to thousands affected by widespread flooding and landslides across the country, as relief efforts are underway to distribute...
Flood Relief Efforts Intensify As Lao Communities, Authorities Unite
MENAFN
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Vientiane, Aug 7 (IANS) Lao authorities and local communities are working side by side to aid thousands affected by widespread flooding and landslides across the country, as relief efforts are underway to distribute emergency...
ASEAN affirms keenness to enhance economic ties with Qatar
Qatar Tribune
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August 8, 2025
QNA Doha The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) affirmed its keenness to continue strengthening close political cooperation with the State of Qatar, noting that this shared desire was clearly embodied in the participation of His...
Trump's sweeping tariffs on dozens of countries take effect; Myanmar and Laos among the worst hit at 40%
The Malaysian Star
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August 8, 2025
WASHINGTON (dpa): US President Donald Trump's tariffs on imports from around 70 countries and the European Union went into force on Thursday, including a whopping 50% on Brazilian imports, 39% on Switzerland and 35% on Canada. In a Truth Social...
Trade war keeps heating up: U.S. sets new tariffs on more than 40 countries overnight
Fresh Fruit Portal
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August 1, 2025
Just as the August 1 deadline for trade deals was approaching Thursday night, the Trump Administration announced new tariffs affecting dozens of countries worldwide. The most notable are the duties affecting Canada (35%), Switzerland (39%), Syria...
As tariffs take hold, banks still grappling with uncertainty
American Banker - New York
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August 7, 2025
A new round of tariffs imposed Thursday has raised alarm among economists, lawmakers and financial analysts not just for their impact on trade flows and prices, but for the ripple effects on the financial sector. Broad tariffs on more than 90...
US partners scramble for relief as Trump tariffs upend global trade
The Straits Times
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August 7, 2025
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump’s steeper global tariffs came into effect on Aug 7, leaving dozens of US trade partners scrambling to secure relief from soaring levies that are rewriting global trade practice. Shortly before the new rates...
Laos industry at risk as US imposes 40% tariffs
FashionNetwork India
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July 31, 2025
Laos, already struggling with high inflation and severe labour shortages, faces the risk of job losses and declining market share due to a 40% US tariff set to take effect this Friday, in the absence of a bilateral agreement, experts warn....
Điện Biên shares administrative management experience with Lao locality
Vietnam News
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August 7, 2025
ĐIỆN BIÊN — A delegation from Luang Prabang Province of Laos, led by its Deputy Secretary of Party Committee Soukhan Boungyong, had a working session with representatives of the northern province of Điện Biên on Tuesday. The delegation wanted to...
Laos launches digital ID system
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, July 31 (Xinhua) -- Laos has officially launched its Digital Citizen Management and Identity Card System, believed to be a major milestone in the country's digital transformation journey. The launch ceremony was held in Lao capital...
Achievers International School Makes History as First Lao International School to Graduate in Perth, Western Australia
The Laotian Times
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August 6, 2025
Achievers International School celebrated a landmark achievement on 29 July at Optus Stadium in Perth, Western Australia, as the first and only Lao international school to graduate under the Western Australian Curriculum. This milestone highlights...
Laos Provinces Show Steady Economic Growth in First Half of 2025
The Laotian Times
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August 1, 2025
Several provinces across Laos have reported solid economic progress in the first half of 2025, according to recent updates from local government offices. Vientiane Province posted moderate growth of around 3.8 percent, supported by a balance of...
Laos, Myanmar Stuck at 40% Tariff Rate as US Reciprocal Trade Regime Takes Effect
The Laotian Times
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August 1, 2025
The United States’ updated reciprocal tariff regime officially took effect today, hitting several Southeast Asian economies with a range of steep new import taxes. Despite weeks of last-minute diplomacy, Laos and Myanmar remain among the hardest...
US Tariffs: Donald Trump Signs New Order on Tariffs – India’s 25%, Pakistan 19%, Bangladesh 20%
Latestly
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August 1, 2025
New Delhi, August 1: United States President Donald Trump has signed the fresh executive order imposing revised tariffs for 70 countries, including India and Pakistan in a move that is expected to strain global trade relations further. Tariffs...
Laos, China Advance Vocational Education with New College Project in Saysettha Zone
Lao News Agency
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KPL Laos and China have taken a major step in strengthening their cooperation in vocational education with the signing of a field survey report to launch a new vocational college project in the Saysettha Development Zone, Vientiane. (KPL) Laos and...
Iloilo City Gov’t equips market vendors for business success under modernization push
Panay News
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August 7, 2025
ILOILO City – To align public market modernization with inclusive economic growth, the city government has rolled out a multi-sectoral capacity-building initiative aimed at transforming traditional vendors into competitive micro-entrepreneurs. The...
Schlok's Bagels Opens Second Location In Financial District
SFist - California
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August 7, 2025
The second outpost of Shlok's Bagels & Lox softly opened Thursday morning in the Financial District, with a grand opening scheduled for Monday, August 11, and this time it's an actual shop you can walk into. Yes, the still nascent San Francisco...
Economic Watch: Stronger cybersecurity key to unlocking ASEAN's digital potential, experts say
Xinhua News Agency
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) -- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) must strengthen its cybersecurity to fully benefit from the region's burgeoning digital sector, which is expected to receive a further boost with the anticipated...