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• Lao athletes ask for blessings

  
  Lao Voices — Authority: 450
  The SEA Games Organising Committee led Lao athletes yesterday in paying respect to the late president Kaysone Phomvihane.“We wish for the spirit of the late president to protect our athletes and ensure the games are a success, just as the late president led us to success in the past,” said Standing Deputy Prime ...
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• 25th SEA Games News for December 01-2009

  
  Lao Voices — Authority: 450
  Big match kicks off long awaited football showdownThe hugely anticipated football match between Thailand and Vietnam will feature on the first day of the 25th SEA Games in Vientiane tomorrow.Kick-starting the event will be a match between Malaysia and Timor Leste, before the competition’s heavyweights take to the ...
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• Oudomxay aims to be drug free

  
  Lao Voices — Authority: 450
  Germany’s Ministry of Economic Development and Cooperation has provided US$2.3 million for the implementation of a new food security and sustainable alternative livelihood project in Oudomxay province.A signing ceremony took place in Vientiane yesterday to promote understanding and strengthen partnerships in the ...
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• Germany assists UXO clearance in Borikhamxay

  
  Lao Voices — Authority: 450
  A total of 2.9 million euros (about 36 billion kip) from government and non-government agencies from Germany through the Solidarity Service International Programme will help to reduce unexploded ordnance (UXO) accidents in Borikhamxay province.The programme focused on two target villages, Kounchanh and Nadeua in ...
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• Martial artists polish off preparations

  
  Lao Voices — Authority: 450
  Lao pencak silat athletes had the opportunity to test their skills at an event held at Lao-ITECC on Monday.After training in Hanoi, Vietnam, for six months this year, the national team is currently finalising SEA Games preparations at the National Sports Training Centre.At the warm-up meet, athletes in the 50, 55, 60, ...
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• Belgium helps Mekong countries to improve river navigation

  
  Lao Voices — Authority: 450
  The Belgian government has agreed to increase its support to the Mekong River Commission (MRC) with a US$10.4 million contribution over the next four years.The issues of both mainstream hydropower and freedom of navigation on the Mekong River are in the spotlight this week in Thailand.Improving river transport ...
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• Mayor asks businesses not to take advantage of visitor influx

  
  Lao Voices — Authority: 450
  Vientiane Mayor Sombath Yialiher has asked businesses not to hike up their prices during the SEA Games, given the practice has been declared illegal by the organising committee.Mr Sombath said the Vientiane Administration Office issued an announcement last week to all businesses in Vientiane to control the price of ...
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• Stylish preparations for Miss SEA Games

  
  Lao Voices — Authority: 450
  Some of the Miss SEA Games this week completed the final touches to their outfits and hairstyles before they represent Laos at the SEA Games next month.Make-up artists and hairdressers from beauty salons in Vientiane demonstrated the looks that will be on show during the event, all in keeping with traditional Lao ...
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• Tourists share in Hmong New Year festivities in Xieng Khuang

  
  Lao Voices — Authority: 450
  Tourist numbers in Xieng Khuang province have jumped during the Hmong New Year festivities, which began on November 18 and end this week.The province hosted a special festival for people from the Hmong ethnic group this year, with visitors from all over Laos and abroad attending the event, according to local ...
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• Thousands attend opening, closing ceremonies rehearsal

  
  Lao Voices — Authority: 450
  More than 20,000 spectators took their seats for a rehearsal of the 25th SEA Games opening and closing ceremonies at the National Stadium on Saturday.Kaysone Phomvihane Avenue and Road No. 13 south were busy as the friends and families of more than 8,000 performers and other interested people drove to the stadium to ...
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• National Assembly closes after passing eight laws

  
  Lao Voices — Authority: 450
  The National Assembly’s 8th ordinary session ended on Friday after approving all eight laws submitted and an amendment to the 2009-2010 fiscal year budget.Running since November 16, the session on Friday approved the Law on Family Registration with 88 members voting for the law and four voting against. This brought ...
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• Lao stability attracts Japanese investors

  
  Lao Voices — Authority: 450
  Japanese businesspeople believe Laos is an attractive place for doing business because of its stable political situation.“Political stability and an unchanging policy are the most important issues for businesspeople considering investing abroad. Laos has these attributes to attract investors,” said President of ...
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• National Assembly passes seven laws

  
  Lao Voices — Authority: 450
  National Assembly members yesterday approved seven out of eight laws after debating and amending the laws for almost two weeks at the 8th ordinary session of the 6th legislature, which ends today.A law on family registration is scheduled to be debated and voted on today.The laws approved are four new laws on tobacco ...
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• Korea brings water on tap for Borikhamxay villages

  
  Lao Voices — Authority: 450
  Villagers in Borikhan district of Borikhamxay province can now obtain safe drinking water 24 hours a day, 7 days a week after the completion of a year-long construction project.The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) handed over the completed Borikhan Water Supply Project to the Lao government at a ceremony ...
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• Govt approves decree on special economic zones

  
  Lao Voices — Authority: 450
  The government has approved two prime ministerial decrees, which will allow private companies to build special economic zones in the north of Laos.The decrees on the management of special economic zones in Bokeo and Luang Namtha provinces were adopted at the monthly government meeting held on November 23 and 24 in ...
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• 25th SEA Games News for November 26, 2009

  
  Lao Voices — Authority: 450
  French medical centre supports athletesThe Centre Medical de L’Ambassade de France (CMAF) will provide medical treatment and support for athletes during the SEA Games, the centre’s doctor said yesterday.The centre said physiotherapy had a key role in sports and can make a huge impact on athletic performance. ...
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• Lao football coach puts faith in his players

  
  Lao Voices — Authority: 450
  Lao U-23 Football Team Manager Viphet Sihachackr said yesterday that the team’s experience in previous matches will mean they perform at their best in December.“The test matches might have made people unhappy with our performance, because they think our team is hopeless and has lost to many other teams on previous ...
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• Vocal gymnastics ensure young MC a starter at games

  
  Lao Voices — Authority: 450
  With the words flowing as clearly and adroitly as those of a seasoned professional, it’s not hard to realise that 18-year-old Mr Ananh Sengsavang has real talent.This acumen shone through at the SEA Games Announcers Contest, where he deftly answered questions and demonstrated his linguistic abilities on stage.This ...
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• Govt summons energy for SEA Games

  
  Lao Voices — Authority: 450
  The government will mobilise all of its energy to ensure successful hosting of the 25th SEA Games in Vientiane next month, according to a spokesman.Speaking at a press conference yesterday, Prof. Dr Boviengkham Vongdara said the monthly government meeting had supervised ministries and local administrations in focusing ...
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• Laos, Singapore vow to boost investment

  
  Lao Voices — Authority: 450
  Laos and Singapore have vowed to boost bilateral investment, consider introducing direct flights between the two countries, and organise a business forum to mobilise Singaporean investment in Laos.The initiatives are the outcome of yesterday’s fruitful bilateral meeting between Lao and Singaporean delegations led by ...
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