Manmohan Singh promises visa on arrival for citizens of four ASEAN nations

Source: Big News Network Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Saturday announced that nationals from Cambodia, Vietnam, Philippines and Laos would be given visas on arrival from January 1, 2011.

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Viet Nam, Laos ink power trading deal

Source: Big News Network HA NOI — Xekaman 1 Power Ltd Company, a joint venture between Viet Nam and Laos, signed a power trading deal with Electricite du Laos (EDL) in Vientiane on Thursday.

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Northern Laos Plans 1st Ordination in 40 Years

Source: Big News Network LUANG PRABANG, Laos, OCT. 28, 2010 (Zenit.org).- On Dec. 12, the first priestly ordination in 40 years will be held in the Apostolic Vicariate of Luang Prabang.The apostolic administrator, Bishop Tito…

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Thailand To Push THB280 Billion Rail Project Linking Laos, China

Source: Big News Network The ministry will seek to discuss with the Chinese government to set up a joint venture to operate the 615 kilometers rail project that will link the capital

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Northern Laos Plans 1st Ordination in 40 Years

Source: Big News Network Zenit.org ).- On Dec. 12, the first priestly ordination in 40 years will be held in the Apostolic Vicariate of Luang Prabang.The apostolic administrator, Bishop Tito Banghong, will ordain Pierre Bunth…

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RP booters 2nd in Laos, head for Vietnam in Suzuki Cup

Source: Big News Network VIENTIANE, Laos, Oct. 28 (PNA)– In an outcome that may bode well for its continuing campaign, the Philippines is bound for Hanoi, Vietnam in December after winding up second to host Laos in the Su…

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48 hours in Luang Prabang, Laos

Source: Big News Network Buddha statues are seen inside Wat Xieng Thong, one of Luang Prabang's main temples. The 700-year-old former capital, seen as the jewel of ancient Lao heritage, is a Mekong river town of glistening Bu…

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Laos, RP advance in Suzuki Cup's main draw

Source: Big News Network Host Laos and the Philippines earned slots in the main draw of the Suzuki Cup ASEAN Football Championship after claiming the top two spots in the qualifying event held at the National Stadium in Laoti…

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Lao officials give warm welcome to former envoy

Source: Big News Network TOP officials of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, led by Prime Minister Bouasone Bouphavanh, gave a warm welcome to a group of Filipinos headed by former Ambassador to Laos Antonio L. Cabangon …

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Philippines-Azkals 2nd in Laos, head for Vietnam in Suzuki Cup

Source: Big News Network abs-cbnnews.com The Philippines will be heading to Hanoi, Vietnam in December after winding up second to host Laos in the Suzuki Cup qualifying tournament at the National Stadium, Vientiane, Tuesday n…

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