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Health warning raised vs cigarette called ‘tuklaw’
Cebu Daily News
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August 10, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) warned the public against recently circulating tobacco products locally known as “tuklaw,” saying it is “more potent” than marijuana. Tuklaw is...
Health warning aired vs cigarette called ‘tuklaw’
Inquirer
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August 10, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) warned the public against recently circulating tobacco products locally known as “tuklaw,” saying it is “more potent” than marijuana. Tuklaw is...
World : Top News Headlines In Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam : Aug 12, 2025
Bernama
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August 12, 2025
LAOS 1. LAO MEDIA INDUSTRY MARKS 75TH ANNIVERSARY -- VIENTIANE TIMES Lao media is celebrating its 75th anniversary by hosting a Mass Media and Publishing Day Exhibition in Vientiane from August 11 to 12. The event is showcasing the history and...
International Youth Day 2025: Young People Driving Change in Laos
The Laotian Times
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August 12, 2025
UNFPA – International Youth Day 2025, observed annually on 12 August, is a time to acknowledge the vital role of young people in shaping better communities. The theme for this year—“Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond”—highlights how youth...
Lao Media Outlets Embrace AI Tools in Journalism Training
Lao News Agency
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KPL Lao media outlets are taking significant steps toward digital transformation, as journalists participated in a comprehensive training program focused on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in content creation, alongside a specialized...
2025 Seongnam Trade Mission Strengthens Korea–Laos Economic Cooperation
Lao News Agency
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KPL The 2025 Seongnam Trade Mission, organized by KOTRA Vientiane in collaboration with the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency, the Commercial Section of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Seongnam City, and the Seongnam Industry Promotion...
World : Top News Headlines In Laos, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Aug 11, 2025
Bernama
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August 11, 2025
LAOS 1.JAPAN ASSISTS LAO UPGRADE ROADS -- VIENTIANE TIMES Japan has donated road and bridge maintenance equipment worth RM42 million (US$10 million) to Laos. The equipment was provided under the 2023 socio-economic development project to improve...
Laos Marks World Breastfeeding Week 2025 with Renewed Commitment to Supporting Breastfeeding Mothers
Lao News Agency
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KPL The Ministry of Health of the Lao PDR, in collaboration with UNICEF, Catholic Relief Services – Laos and Alive & Thrive, with support from the Embassy of Ireland and key development partners, commemorated World Breastfeeding Week 2025 on Aug 6...
Mini Marathon Marks Laos’ National Constitution Day
Lao News Agency
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KPL A mini marathon featuring 5 km and 10 km races was held on Aug 10, at That Luang Esplanade to commemorate the 34th anniversary of National Constitution Day and raise funds for victims of natural disasters, including Typhoon Wipha. (KPL) A mini...
Trump's 50 percent Tariff on India: Trade war threatens exports, jobs and growth
Forbes India
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The possibility of a proposed trade deal between India and the US appears slim at this stage. Illustration: Chaitanya Dinesh SurpurThe Indian and the US governments will move to the negotiation table to resolve Washington’s increase in trade...
Four Healthy and Yummy ASEAN Dishes You Need to Try Out Today
The Nation Thailand
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August 10, 2025
Looking for healthy eats across Southeast Asia? You're in for a treat. The ASEAN region is home to dishes that not only satisfy your cravings but also nourish your body. Here are four standout meals that prove you don’t have to sacrifice flavor...
Singapore to treat vaping as drug offense with harsher penalties, jail time
The Indian Express
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August 18, 2025
Singapore’s government plans to sharply escalate penalties for vaping, including potential jail terms for serious offenders, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Sunday, describing the practice as an emerging public health threat that the...
FIrefighters work to contain wildfire northwest of LAos Angeles
West Hawaii Today - Hawaii
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August 9, 2025
Firefighters in Southern California made significant progress Friday toward containing a wildfire that began in Ventura County and had spread into Los Angeles County, leaving thousands of residents under orders to leave the area. The blaze, called...
Laos Steps Up Support for Flood-Hit Provinces
The Laotian Times
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August 4, 2025
Lao authorities are stepping up efforts to help residents affected by recent floods, as damage reports continue to come in from several provinces. On 3 August, Vice President Pany Yathotou visited Hat Bo village in Nohet district, Xieng Khouang...
Laos to Enforce Strict Penalties on Tobacco Companies Failing to Comply with New Graphic Warning Regulations
The Laotian Times
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August 3, 2025
The Lao Ministry of Health is stepping up efforts to reduce smoking by strictly enforcing new rules on cigarette packaging. Starting 15 August, companies and shops that fail to use the approved graphic health warnings on cigarette packs will face...
Laos, Russia achieve significant successes in security, energy — president
TASS
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August 2, 2025
MOSCOW, August 2. /TASS/. Russia and Laos have achieved notable successes in a number of areas, including politics, security, trade, and energy, President Thongloun Sisoulith said in an article for TASS. "Laos and Russia have achieved significant...
Vietnamese firms in Laos embrace development with a social focus
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI — As the Việt Nam–Laos friendship continues to deepen across sectors, the growing presence of Vietnamese enterprises in Laos reflects a shift toward an investment model closely tied to community development. In Sepon, a remote mountainous...
Laos, Russia Strengthen Partnership with Nuclear Roadmap, Key Agreements
The Laotian Times
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August 1, 2025
Laos and Russia are taking their 65-year friendship to a new level after President Thongloun Sisoulith’s visit to Moscow from 30 July to 1 August. The two countries signed seven agreements covering nuclear energy, health, education, the...
Contractor with P250,000 capital bags P5-B flood control deals
Cebu Daily News
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August 18, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — One of the Top 15 contractors that bagged the bulk of the country’s flood control projects under the Marcos administration had a paid-up capital equivalent to only a small fraction of the billions of pesos in contracts it had...
Braun talks health, economy and immigration during visit to Indiana Dinosaur Museum
Inside INdiana Business
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August 7, 2025
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