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Acting National Assembly President Delivers Aid to Flood Victims in Khammouane
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SEADRIF Issues US$1.13 Million Payout to Laos and WFP After Devastating Floods
Vientiane: The Southeast Asia Disaster Risk Insurance Facility (SEADRIF) Insurance Company has paid a total of US$1.1375 million to the Government of the Lao PDR and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) following heavy rainfall and widespread…
National Disaster Committee Chairman Inspects Flood Relief Operations in Oudomxay
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Lao Red Cross President Engages in Talks with Thai Ambassador
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Laos Participates in Mekong-Japan Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
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