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New Park & Resort in Luang Prabang Laos.
The province of Luang Prabang has granted their Shareholder Jing Ya Luang(Vietnam) a 50 yr. contract on over 10,000 Sq Metres of property. The plan is to…
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Vientiane & Street View (Google)
Google has signed a contract with the Lao government to provide images of its Street View technology. This will give permission to Google to implement their…
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South China Sea Saga: No confrontation between Vietnam and China
Back in May, China deployed a Rig in the South China Sea near Vietnam. Hanoi requested Beijing to pull away and dispatched patrol vessels in an attempt to…
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Air pollution and toxins are at its most severe, threatening Angkor wat
10 years ago, yearly visitors were close to 300,000 to Angkor Wat, and UNESCO cautioned at that time predicted boost in travelers. Today, ancient stones are…
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Myanmar is purchasing 20 used train carriages from India
by eGuide Travel The Myanmar government is planning to buy 20 used train carriages from India, according to an official from the Ministry of Rail…
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Democracy Needed from Thailand
As the only Southeast Asian country never colonized by a Western power, Thailand is proud of its independence before and since the end of absolute monarchy…
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Thai anti-government protest continues in Thailand
More issues arises involving Thai anti-government protest as Political crisis is on-going, where a gunman has killed one protester. Thailand is now seeking…
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Thailand violence stops ahead of King's birthday
Protesters intent on toppling Thailand’s democratically elected prime minister plan to press their struggle again Wednesday with a peaceful march on…
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Thailand in political crisis
Defying a tough security law passed on Monday, the protesters surrounded the Interior, Finance, Agriculture, Tourism and Transport ministries. “It’s not…
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A stop to Casinos in Northern Laos.
Boten Laos, located on the border of China and in its close proximity to the notorious Golden Triangle has put an end to new concessions for Casinos. It was…
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Wirapol Sukphol in Laos?
Wirapol Sukphol is rumored to being Laos as he is being sought by the Thai authorities. Known for his lavish living which sparked lots of criticism, even…
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Cambodian Election: Hun Sen Victorious
Chinese expressed congratulations to Hun Sen in victory in Cambodia election. "Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has expressed his congratulations to Cambodian…
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John McCain and his Cell Mate
McCain talks about his time during the Vietnam War, in particular his cell mate. "Retired Col. George "Bud" Day was the "bravest man I ever knew," Sen. John…
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Laos' deputy defense minister Sanyahak passes away
Lao Deputy Defense Minister Sanyahak Phomvihane has passed away on Wednesday. He was 45, state-run Lao News Agency reported Thursday. Maj Gen Sanyahak, is a…
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Vietnam and Laos Celebrate Successful Bordering Demarcation
"Vietnam and Laos celebrated today the successful completion of the 2,067 kilometers borderline between both countries as a symbol of traditional friendship…
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Foods at Vietnam airports leave a bad taste
When Nguyen Ngoc Tuyen’s flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang was delayed, he decided to get something to eat. “I…
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Border demarcation enhances Laos
The recent success in border demarcation and restoration has enhanced peace and orderliness along the Laos-Vietnam border, according to Lao Deputy Minister…
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Turf battles: Vietnam’s land rights crisis
BUON MA THUOT: Thi Sieu says her family lived for generations on a small plot of land studded with cashew trees until they fell victim to an alleged land…