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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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