Laos economy grew 7.6 per cent in fiscal year 2008-09 (EARTHtimes.org)

Source: Yahoo News Vientiane, Laos – Land-locked Laos’ gross domestic product (GDP) grew 7.6 per cent in the fiscal year that ended September 30, thanks to the government’s stimulus package and a good dollop of foreign aid, state media reported Wednesday. Lao Prime Min…

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Exotissimo Travel Fuses Nature and Ethnic Experiences in New Laos Tours (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)

Source: Yahoo News Exotissimo unveils two new programs in Laos, perfect for travelers seeking to explore the country’s unspoiled landscapes and to experience hill tribe cultures at ground level.

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VN thump Laos in U-19 qualifiers (Vietnam Net)

Source: Yahoo News VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam U-19s overcame difficulties in the unfamiliar surroundings of Thailand’s national stadium, to beat Laos 4-1 in the first match in Group E qualifiers for the U-19 Asian Football Confederation Championship 2010 in Thailand.

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DKLS to upgrade Laos water supply facility (Business Times (Malaysia))

Source: Yahoo News DKLS Industries Bhd said it will partner Nam Pa Pa Savannakhet Supply to upgrade the water supply facility of the Nake Water Treatment Plant and its network system for Kaysone Phomvihane District in Savannakhet Province, Laos.

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DKLS to upgrade Laos water supply facility (Business Times (Malaysia))

Source: Yahoo News DKLS Industries Bhd said it will partner Nam Pa Pa Savannakhet Supply to upgrade the water supply facility of the Nake Water Treatment Plant and its network system for Kaysone Phomvihane District in Savannakhet Province, Laos. Its wholly-owned unit, DKLS Clearwater Sdn Bhd, will form a 70:30 joint-venture company with Nam Pa [...]

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Go challenges Angping to show RP team criteria for Laos SEAG (GMA News)

Source: Yahoo News Philippine Amateur Track and Field Association (PATAFA) president Go Teng Kok challenged Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Harry Angping to show the criteria he used in selecting the athletes that qualified for Team Philippines in the December Southeast Asian games (SEAG) in Laos.

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Nation to continue strategy of co-operation with Laos (Việt Nam News)

Source: Yahoo News HA NOI — Viet Nam and Laos have agreed to continue building a strategy of co-operation in economics, culture, education, industry, agriculture and forestry, focusing on human resources development.

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Reduction of Some Health Risk Factors Can Prolong Life

Source: VOA News A report says millions of premature deaths can be prevented by tackling global health risks. The World Health Organization reports global life expectancy could be increased by nearly five years by addressing five factors affecting health. (Link to Lao)

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