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MRC Secretariat Welcomes New Leadership

Vientiane: Ms. Busadee Santipitaks has stepped into her role as the first female and fourth riparian Chief Executive Officer to lead the Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat. Starting her three-year term on 17 January 2025, she will oversee the o…

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China’s Spring Festival Celebrated in Vientiane

Vientiane: The Chinese Embassy in Laos hosted a reception to celebrate the 2025 Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) on the evening of January 22, 2025, in Vientiane. The event was honored by the presence of Politburo member and Vice President

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Thai Cabinet Approves Carbon Tax to Curb Emissions

Bangkok: The Thai cabinet has approved a carbon tax of 200 THB (5.9 USD) per tonne of carbon emissions as a key component of the country’s strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul announced. The decision…

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Laos-Japan Celebrate 70 Years of Diplomatic Relations

Tokyo: A grand ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) and Japan was held on January 22, 2025, in Tokyo, Japan. The event was attended by Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandon…

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MRC Secretariat Welcomes New Leadership

Vientiane: Ms. Busadee Santipitaks has stepped into her role as the first female and fourth riparian Chief Executive Officer to lead the Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat. Starting her three-year term on 17 January 2025, she will oversee the o…

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China’s Spring Festival Celebrated in Vientiane

Vientiane: The Chinese Embassy in Laos hosted a reception to celebrate the 2025 Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) on the evening of January 22, 2025, in Vientiane. The event was honored by the presence of Politburo member and Vice President

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Thai Cabinet Approves Carbon Tax to Curb Emissions

Bangkok: The Thai cabinet has approved a carbon tax of 200 THB (5.9 USD) per tonne of carbon emissions as a key component of the country’s strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul announced. The decision…

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Laos-Japan Celebrate 70 Years of Diplomatic Relations

Tokyo: A grand ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) and Japan was held on January 22, 2025, in Tokyo, Japan. The event was attended by Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandon…

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