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Why more young Singaporeans are volunteering in ‘unfamiliar’ Laos
Ms Kang from Singapore Polytechnic said the situation “forced us to think on our feet, be adaptable and patient, and…
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How a Singapore team braved poor communications and equipment to provide free eye surgery for Laotians
Under the SNEC programme, ophthalmologist Dr Keovongkoth Nouanphanthakoun from the National Ophthalmology Center in Vientiane was in Singapore at the…
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Amid ‘new Cold War’, Singaporeans need to brace for turbulent, difficult phase of global development: PM Wong
VIENTIANE: Singaporeans need to brace themselves and be mentally prepared that things may go wrong in this “turbulent and difficult…
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Singapore to launch new leadership training programme for Laos government officials next year: PM Wong
EFFORTS IN SUSTAINABILITY Mr Wong, who is in Laos for the ASEAN summits, said energy connectivity and resilience is a…
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PM Wong to visit Laos for ASEAN summits, bilateral meeting from Oct 9
VIENTIANE: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will visit the Laotian capital of Vientiane from Wednesday (Oct 9) to Saturday to attend…
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Myanmar to send representative to regional summit for first time in three years
VIENTIANE: Myanmar will send a representative to a regional summit this week for the first time in three years, a diplomatic…
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Commentary: New slate of leaders will grapple with contentious issues at Laos ASEAN summit
A REFLECTION OF GLOBAL POLITICAL POLARISATION ASEAN has taken steps to insulate itself from differences between its dialogue partners. Until…
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Singapore Red Cross expands Typhoon Yagi, monsoon aid efforts to Myanmar with S$50,000 contribution
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Red Cross (SRC) is expanding its aid efforts for communities affected by Typhoon Yagi and the southwest monsoon…
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SAF to deliver aid supplies to communities in Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam hit by Typhoon Yagi
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) will deliver humanitarian aid to communities in Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam that have been…
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At least 20 missing after boat mishap on Myanmar-Laos border
YANGON: At least 20 people are missing, following a boat mishap on the Mekong River in the “Golden Triangle” area between…
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