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• Laos, Japan hold bilateral talk to strengthen co-operation

  
  Lao Voices — Authority: 451
  (KPL) A bilateral talk between Laos and Japan was held on 7 November in Tokyo to further the friendly relation and co-operation. The talk was co-chaired by Prime Minister Bouasone Bouphavanh and his Japanese counterpart Yukio Hatoyama.At the talk, the two leaders expressed their satisfaction over the friendly ...
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• Laos-China links to take flight

  
  Lao Voices — Authority: 451
  Aviation links between Laos and China received a boost last week with the two nations agreeing on unlimited flights between international airports in each country.Director General of the Lao Civil Aviation Department, Mr Yakua Lopangkao, led a delegation to a meeting with the Civil Aviation Administration Department ...
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• Anarchy and Old Dogs by Colin Cotterill

  
  Kittling: Books — Authority: 133
  Title: Anarchy and Old Dogs Author: Colin Cotterill ISBN: 978-1-56947-501-0, Soho Press, 2007 Genre: Amateur Sleuth, #4 Dr. Siri Paiboun mystery Rating: A First Line: The post office box was eighteen across, twelve down, and it had a loop of wool wound around the door so Dr. Buagaew wouldnt miss it. By this ...
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• Emerging Leaders Exchange Program Broadens U.S.-Southeast Asia Understanding

  
  In Asia — Authority: 423
  By John J. Brandon From 2002 to 2006, The Asia Foundation implemented a series of exchanges for 80 promising young professionals from Southeast Asia and the United States to help develop a better understanding of one another’s region. This program was initiated by the Foundation because of concern that fewer ...
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• Swine flu comes back to Laos with six new cases

  
  Lao Voices — Authority: 451
  (KPL) Swine flu made a come back to Laos. The Ministry of Public Health said last Tuesday that six people in Attapeu province had this infectious disease and this deadly disease came at a time when this province was still suffering from the effects of typhoon Ketsana.This ministry also said that another lot of 11 [...]
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• Japanese foundation funds Lao health projects

  
  Lao Voices — Authority: 451
  The Japanese charity foundation Worldwide Support for Development (WSD) last week agreed to help Laos with health development projects, according to the Lao Embassy to Japan.The foundation will provide more than 8.4 billion kip (US$1 million) for Lao Ministry of Health projects in Vientiane.Half of this amount will be ...
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• JADEtribe Brass & Clear Bead Braided Cuff

  
  Jewelry Revelations — Authority: 127
  Texas native Kimberly Hartman knew at a fairly young age that fashion was her true calling. Hartman earned a degree in fashion marketing from the University of North Texas and went on to work in NYC’s fashion industry representing leading designers such as Paul & Joe , Miguelina , Petit Bateau , ...
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• Laos, Japan agree on development loan

  
  Lao Voices — Authority: 451
  The government of Japan has agreed to provide a loan of up to 1.5 billion yen (US$16.6 million) to the Lao government under the Japanese Official Development Assistance (ODA) programme, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.The agreement came during participation in the First Mekong-Japan Summit in ...
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• Amar’s gap year in Asia

  
  STA travelbuzz — Authority: 129
  Amar is soon to be added to the STA Explorer roster; however he’s just put together a great video of his gap year in Asia covering the locations of Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. As you can see from his site this is only the closure of one chapter of his year away with his ...
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• Exploring the Mekong River

  
  Gadling — Authority: 689
  Filed under: Arts and Culture , Asia , Burma (Myanmar) , Cambodia , China , Laos , Thailand , Vietnam , Ecotourism Some of the most amazing adventure destinations center around the great rivers of the world. Whether its rafting the Rio Grande, kayaking the Congo, or simply taking a leisurely cruise down ...
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• YouTube video sinks Turnbull minder

  
  Ohaiyo Business Magazine — Authority: 431
  A media minder for Federal Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull has reportedly quit his job after being linked to an online bout of Liberal factional warfare. The video parodies Liberal MP Alex Hawke by portraying him as an enraged Adolf Hitler, echoing a YouTube trend of dubbing Hitler biopic Downfall with fake ...
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• Miss Laos 2009 Contestants

  
  Lao Voices — Authority: 451
  Meet the contestants from Nang Sao Lao Beauty Pageant, formerly known as Miss Apone Lao. This is the first year for the Miss Laos Beauty Pageant to be held on November 21, 2009 in Vientiane. You can catch the live broadcast on Lao Star Channel at http://www.laostartv.com, starting at 19:00 hour (Lao Time).Miss Laos ...
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• Japan pledges over 500 billion yen in aid to Mekong states over 3 years

  
  Carbon-Based — Authority: 440
  MCOT English News (from Thai News Agency) : Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama said Friday that Japan will provide over 500 billion yen in official development assistance to five Mekong countries in Southeast Asia over the next three years. Hatoyama made the commitment at the first summit meeting involving the leaders of ...
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• Japan urges Myanmar to release Suu Kyi before poll

  
  AlertNet Newsdesk — Authority: 715
  Source: Reuters By Yoko Nishikawa TOKYO, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Japan urged Myanmar on Saturday to release detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi before next years election, adding it was ready to provide more aid ...
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• Project mobilises Xieng Khuang health officials

  
  Lao Voices — Authority: 451
  The Xieng Khuang provincial health sector hopes to improve services after receiving support from the Health System Development Project.The project, implemented by the Ministry of Health, has provided 36 motorbikes to the provincial Health Department to help improve medical services in the province.The motorcycles, ...
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• Japan steps up ties with Mekong region at summit

  
  AlertNet Newsdesk — Authority: 715
  Source: Reuters By Yoko Nishikawa TOKYO, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Japan stressed on Saturday the development needs of the resource-rich Mekong River region where Japan, China and the United States are competing for ...
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• Decent Laos Guesthouses

  
  TeakDoor.com - The Thailand Forum — Authority: 164
  So does Laos have any hotels or guesthouses where my laptop & camera are likely to still be in the room when I return to it? Preferably places that do not mind some company.
  6 days ago

• Photo Essay: Boats

  
  Sharing Experiences — Authority: 420
  Feeling inspired by the shorelines of the Basque Country , today’s photo essay subject is boats and harbours.  Once you’ve browsed these photos for inspiration, check out our sailing super specials and get out onto the open waters yourself. boats in Lake Bled, a charming and romantic area in Slovenia ...
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• Laos: Nam Theun 2 Dam - "the spirits, who don’t want to be here"

  
  i On Global Trends - Mike Hitchen Online - news, opinion, analysis — Authority: 488
  Grandmother Khamsone is among thousands forced to relocate as a result of the Nam Theun 2 Dam Over 6,000 people have been resettled to make way for a controversial dam in central Laos: The Nam Theun 2 Dam, the country’s single largest infrastructure project, will produce electricity for Thailand, and ...
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