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9 April 2025

- Editingstar Looks Ahead: Global Vision and Cultural Collaboration

— March 24, 2025 —

Editingstar is rapidly becoming one of the most influential names in the creator economy in 2025. After a successful one-month global beta, Editingstar, the next-generation short video editing and monetization platform developed by Eurasian Media Inc. (USA), is now officially live worldwide. The platform marks a new era in creative empowerment by offering a unique model that combines licensed HD video assets, user-driven editing, global distribution, and multi-channel monetization. .……..More>>>

- Lao Red Cross assists over 100,000 disaster victims in 2024

The Lao Red Cross has reported major achievements in 2024, providing essential assistance to more than 100,000 people affected by extreme weather events and fires.
Speaking at the Lao Red Cross’ annual general meeting last week, President Mr Khamlavanh Chanthalavanh highlighted the organisation’s efforts to deliver humanitarian aid to disaster-hit areas, reviewed the past year’s progress, and affirmed plans for 2025……..More>>>

- ASEAN culture leaders move closer to fulfilling development vision

Ministers and representatives of ASEAN Member States discussed the path forward for the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community at the 33rd Meeting of the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Council held in Sarawak, Malaysia, on April 24.
On behalf of the Lao government, Deputy Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Mr Vansy Kuamua led the Lao delegation attending the meeting, which was presided over by Malaysia’s Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture and Chair of the ASCC Council, Dato Sri Tiong King Sing…..More>>>

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- Bridge Laos project gives boost to education in remote areas

Attempts to improve the standard of education and lifelong learning have improved over the past five years under the Bridge Laos project, a collaboration between the Lao National Commission for UNESCO and the Korean National Commission for UNESCO.
The project’s success was celebrated at the closing ceremony held in Vientiane on April 21……..More>>>

- Police nab gang allegedly involved in recruiting girls for pregnancy purposes

Police have broken up a group of people in Luang Namtha province believed to have recruited young women to bear children after impregnating them via in vitro fertilisation at an illegal clinic…..More>>>

- Health ministry calls for greater public involvement in bid to eliminate malaria

Laos is stepping up efforts to eliminate malaria, with health authorities calling for increased investment in public awareness and stronger community engagement…..More>>>

- Khammuan hosts exhibition of southern Lao Society Organisations

Khammuan province this week hosted the Annual Exhibition of the Work and Products of Lao Society Organisations in Southern Laos……..More>>>

- More than 101,000 people celebrate Lao New Year in Luang Prabang

More than 101,000 people from Laos and other countries gathered in Luang Prabang city this month to celebrate the Lao New Year, with events taking place from April 11-20…More>>>

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Laos, Vietnam vow to strengthen ties in legislation, economics, infrastructure

The governments of Laos and Vietnam have reiterated their shared commitment to strengthening the special…… More >>>

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Swiss duo bring musical message of unity to Vientiane

Swiss duo Sophie de Quay and Simon Jaccard recently shared their musical talents at Vientiane’s Blues Box, delivering…… More >>>

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Laos-China at 64: A golden era of brotherhood and shared futures

As Laos and China celebrate the 64th anniversary of their diplomatic ties on April 25, which dates back to April 25, 1961, Chinese Ambassador to Laos, …….More>>>

World

Gaza crisis likely at its ‘worst’, UN warns

(China Daily) — Prolonged forced hunger, bombings and Israel’s now 50-day blockade on aid have deepened the crisis in Gaza, with the United Nations warning that the situation was likely in its “worst” phase…More >>>

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Is the use of AI helpful or harmful in education?

As artificial intelligence tools become more common, students are turning to tools like ChatGPT, Grammarly, and AI-powered research assistants to support their academic work. While some believe these tools make…. More >>>

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Contestants muscle up for Lao Boxing Competition

Four women and nine men from boxing clubs in Vientiane and the provinces will take to the ring next month in a national boxing competition organised by the Lao Boxing Federation…....More >>>

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Simple form of transport adds colour to island experience

Vientiane Times is publishing a series of articles to mark Visit Laos Year 2024. …More >>>

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Five new school buildings at Thongkahay primary school, Kokbok lower secondary school, Ta-oy secondary school, Piko lower secondary school…More>>>

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