China and Vietnam square off in Laos

Source: Big News Network By Brian McCartan VIENTIANE – China's growing influence in resource-rich Laos is seen by some as coming at the expense of ties with Vietnam, long the communist country's main patron and de fact…

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Laos: Death Penaly is Still Needed

Source: VOA News Laos says the death penalty is still needed to deter traffickings in illicit drugs within and through the country.

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China to Help Laos Develop Satellite-Based Telecommunication System

Source: VOA News Laos and China recently signed an agreement on science and space technology cooperation, under which China will help Laos develop a satellited-based telecommunication system.

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Laos Assesses Flood Damages

Source: VOA News Lao authorities have begun the difficult task of assessing the damages caused by recent floods in various provinces throughout the nation, and found that the capital city of Vientiane suffered the most, with damages over 200 billion kips.

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Laos: Over 260,000 Tourists Visited Luang Prabang during First 9 Months

Source: VOA News The Luang Prabang Tourism Authority says over 260,000 tourists visited Laos’ former capital during the first nine months of the fiscal year 2007-08, generating revenues of more than 66 million dollars in the business, service and tourist sectors.

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Bob Malaythong: Medalless but Proud and Grateful

Source: VOA News “I am very proud to be the first Lao-American athlete to have come this far. I have not only made a name for myself, but also for my family, my community and my country. And I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of Team USA.”

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Laos: Death Penaly is Still Needed

Source: VOA News Laos says the death penalty is still needed to deter traffickings in illicit drugs within and through the country.

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China to Help Laos Develop Satellite-Based Telecommunication System

Source: VOA News Laos and China recently signed an agreement on science and space technology cooperation, under which China will help Laos develop a satellited-based telecommunication system.

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Laos Assesses Flood Damages

Source: VOA News Lao authorities have begun the difficult task of assessing the damages caused by recent floods in various provinces throughout the nation, and found that the capital city of Vientiane suffered the most, with damages over 200 billion kips.

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Laos: Over 260,000 Tourists Visited Luang Prabang during First 9 Months

Source: VOA News The Luang Prabang Tourism Authority says over 260,000 tourists visited Laos’ former capital during the first nine months of the fiscal year 2007-08, generating revenues of more than 66 million dollars in the business, service and tourist sectors.

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