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Business News | India Hosts 10th AITIGA Review Meeting in New Delhi
Latestly
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August 15, 2025
New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): India hosted the 10th Meeting of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Joint Committee and related sessions at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, from August 10 to 14, 2025, according to a Ministry of...
Lao Agribusiness Association Launches Flagship Export Project with Republic of Korea
Lao News Agency
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KPL The Lao Agricultural Production and Processing Association (Lao Agribusiness Association) has launched its flagship project to promote the cultivation of roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa), black and white sesame, and large onions for export to the...
Vientiane Authorities Expose Illegal Mining Operations Covering Over 134 Hectares
Lao News Agency
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KPL Vientiane authorities have uncovered widespread illegal mining activities involving five companies operating on more than 134 hectares of land, according to Vice Vientiane Mayor Sililath Thongpheng. He made the disclosure during a special...
Laos, Philippines boost multifaceted cooperation
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, August 15, 2025 -- Laos and the Philippines have agreed to further beef up their cooperation in various fields to bring practical benefits to both countries and their people. This was the outcome of the 3rd meeting of the Laos -...
Thai banking issues leading to DTV’s increasing popularity
Pattaya Mail
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August 16, 2025
Unlike retiree visas, DTV doesn’t require a Thai bank account. The crackdown on tourists vainly trying to open Thai bank accounts has resulted in a surge of applications for the Destination Thailand Visa. That’s according to visa officers in Thai...
India-ASEAN To Discuss Goods Trade Deal Again in October
Outlook India
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August 16, 2025
ASEAN or the Association of Southeast Asian Nations includes Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. "Bilateral trade reached $123 billion in FY25, reflecting the strong economic ties...
Tan Chong Motor Launches All-New Nissan Magnite in Laos
The Laotian Times
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August 16, 2025
On 15 August, Tan Chong Motor (Lao) Co., Ltd., the sole distributor of Nissan vehicles in Laos and a subsidiary of Tan Chong Motor Holdings Berhad in Malaysia, officially introduced the All-New Nissan Magnite to the Lao market. Senior Country Head...
India plans consumption tax cuts by October to strengthen economy
Gulf Today
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August 16, 2025
India’s government will slash the consumption tax it charges consumers and businesses by October, a top official said on Friday, hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced sweeping tax reforms to boost the economy in the face of a trade...
Xinjiang's Kashgar has 7 new sister-city partners in Uzbekistan, Laos
Xinhua News Agency
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KASHGAR, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- The Kashgar Prefecture and its cities and counties in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region signed seven new international partnership agreements with counterparts in Uzbekistan and Laos on Saturday. The...
Not Laos or Pak, India can take a page from China’s playbook
The Times of India
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August 16, 2025
Former Planning Commission chief Montek S Ahluwalia has warned India against playing Donald Trump’s game by responding to his high tariffs on India —now doubled to 50% — with similar Indian tariffs. “Just because the US is acting like a bully...
Hochul pardons Laotian immigrant to stop his deportation
Hawaii Tribune Herald
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August 16, 2025
In early July, Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York pardoned an immigrant from Laos to stave off his deportation, but unlike dozens of pardons she has granted before, the governor did not publicize this action. The man Hochul pardoned, Somchith...
Laos forecasts steady economic growth driven by tourism, investment
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Laos' Ministry of Finance expected a positive economic outlook for the third quarter of 2025, highlighting strong potential in the tourism sector and booming investment, especially in electricity, infrastructure...
US Investigates Solar Imports from India, Indonesia, and Laos
Chemical Industry Digest
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August 16, 2025
The US department of commerce has launched a formal investigation into imports of solar photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules from India, Indonesia, and Laos. The probe places leading Indian solar manufacturers, including Waaree Energies and Premier...
Vientiane Authorities Report Over 135 Hectares of Illegal Mining
The Laotian Times
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August 14, 2025
Vientiane authorities have revealed that illegal mining activities across the capital cover over 135 hectares, far exceeding legal limits. Of eight companies operating in the city, three held legal permits covering 10 hectares but were found...
Laos Launches Plan to Safeguard Workers’ Rights
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Laos has officially launched a wide-ranging initiative to eliminate workplace discrimination, harassment, and child labor by 2028, in a bid to bolster trade partnerships, tighten labor law compliance, and elevate national standards for...
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...
Laos, Philippines Strengthen Ties, Marking 70th Anniversary
Lao News Agency
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KPL In response to the invitation of Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro, Mr. Thongsavanh Phomvihane, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), along with a delegation, paid an...
Laos plans strategy to improve electricity supply
Xinhua News Agency
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VIENTIANE, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- The Lao state-owned Electricite du Laos (EDL) plans to implement a strategy to strengthen the country's electricity supply in the second half of 2025. According to Lao Economic Daily on Thursday, senior officials and...
Fruit of Her Labor: How a Young Farmer Is Redefining Agriculture in Laos
The Laotian Times
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August 16, 2025
A young woman in Luang Prabang is proving that farming can be more than just survival—it can be a source of pride, sustainability, and opportunity. She is turning her passion for agriculture into a way to lift her family and community, while also...
World : Bangladesh Cites Economic, Strategic Potential In ASEAN Bid
Bernama
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August 16, 2025
By Noor Bakhtiar Ahmad KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- Bangladesh is stepping up its bid to be a sectoral dialogue partner of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), with Chief Adviser Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus emphasising the country’s...