Vientiane Times
Vientiane Times: An Exploration of an Ancient Skeleton
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- Vientiane Times: An Exploration of an Ancient Skeleton
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- 2:26
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
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- An Ancient Skeleton, possibly up to 2000 years old, has been found in central Vientiane, Laos. Join Otago Universities Stacey Ward as she talks about its discovery and explains to us the details of the artifact and what it tells archaeologists.
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- Wild elephants found outside Vientiane
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
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- A local official from Paknguem District, Laos, captured this video of the elephants just outside Na Village, only 60 to 70 km from Vientiane. The three elephants, believed to be one mother and two children have caused over 96 million Kip worth of damage.
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- Interview and highlights from Laos V Japan U16 Football
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
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- The Vientiane Times interviews Lao Football Association President Viphet Sihachackr and the Japan Football Association's Vice President and General Secretary Kohzo Tashima about this weeks U16 friendly match in Vientiane, Lao PDR, in which Laos lost a close match 2-1. Watch and Listen as they discuss the match and boths teams preparations for the AFC Championship occuring in Vientiane, Laos, in September, 2012.
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- LDPA Launches Exhibition of Lao Artwork, Vientiane, Laos.
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- 2:10
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
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- The LDPA (Lao Disabled Peoples Association) launched an exhibition on Wednesday night to celebrate 10 years advocating disability rights and providing much needed services to disabled people in Laos. The exhibition is at Sticky Fingers, Vientiane, and all proceeds from the exhibition will go towards the LDPA's deaf unit, who provide support to deaf people in Lao PDR. Get down to Sticky Fingers to see the artworks and purchase any that catch your eye.
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- Interview: Snake with four legs
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- 1:49
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
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- The Vientiane Times presnets an interview with Monk Douang Inthavimane who is Vice Abbot Kaisone temple, where keep a rare species of skink known scientifically as a Lygosoma haroldyoungi or Riopa haroldyoungi.
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- Vientiane Times Guide to Khao Phan Sa
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
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- The Vientiane Times presents a guide to the traditions and activities of Khao Phan Sa, as it happened in Vientiane, Lao PDR in July 2011.
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- Vientiane, Laos. Snake with four legs
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
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- What is thought to be a snake with four legs has been found outisde of Vientiane, Lao PDR. Is this a new species, a one of a kind gift from nature or a rare species for Laos? Buy a copy of the Vientiane Times or go to www.vientianetimes.la tomorrow to find out.
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- Interview: Hero that stopped Vientianes Electrical Fire
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- 2:17
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
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- The Vientiane Times presnets an interview with Vientiane's hero Xuan Xaisongkham, who stopped tuesday's electrical fire in the capital of Laos (Lao PDR).
Watch and Listen to his heroic flame fighting story from the Vientiane Times online team.
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- Electrical Fire in Vientiane
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- 2:11
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
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- Earlier today a powerline caught fire in the centre of Vientiane, Lao PDR. Vientiane Times reporters were their to film the emergency. Many cars were damaged and the situation was dangerous. Watch and Listen to the events unfold.
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- Travelling through Laos: Floods in Vian Vieng
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
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- Vientiane, Lao PDR: This weekend Vientiane Times reporter Robert Pollard travelled to Vian Vieng with plans of hiking, caving and kayaking. When he arrived in Vian Vieng his plans were cancelled by a large scale storm which flooded the area. Watch and Listen to the story of Rob's trip to Vian Vieng as he witnessed first hand destruction in Laos.
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- Flood hits Borikhamxay province
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- 1:57
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
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- Borikhan district in Borikhamxay province, central Laos, was under water again on Saturday, only a week after flooding first hit the district on June 24.
Flash flooding was reported over the weekend after a period of sustained heavy rain hit the northern provinces causing the Nam Xan River to burst its banks, inundating 31 of the 46 villages in Borikhan district. No deaths or injuries have been reported.
Meanwhile, the Meteorology and Hydrology Department in Vientiane issued a flood warning on Saturday for the Xebangfay River, to keep villagers on alert and ready to move to higher ground if necessary.
Authorities are also concerned about the rising water level in the Mekong which will prolong flooding in areas along its tributaries.
If the Mekong rises to the same level as that of its flooded tributaries, the situation will worsen.
Borikhan district Governor Mr Ken Lormany said if the Mekong continues to rise, f...
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- Ford launches environmental grants programme
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- 1:55
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
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- Ford launches environmental grants programme
Applications for the 2011 Ford Motor Company Conservation and Environmental Grants programme are now being accepted, Ford Asia Pacific announced on Monday as it marked the sixth year of the programme in Laos.
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- Football match marks International Day Against Drug Abuse
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- 1:42
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
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- Football match marks International Day Against Drug Abuse and Trafficking take place at the Anouvong Stadium in Vientiane
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- Concert mark International Day against Drug Abuse and Trafficking in Vientiane
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- 2:21
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
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- Concert mark International Day against Drug Abuse and Trafficking in Vientiane
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- Vietnamese Party leader arrives in Vientiane
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- 3:04
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
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- General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Nguyen Phu Trong, is paying an official goodwill visit to Laos today, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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- Schoolchildren get firsthand experience of environmental pro
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
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- Twenty five students from Sisattanak Lower Secondary School have learned firsthand the importance of environmental protection during a visit to a protected area.
The students and their teachers went on a two-day camping trip last weekend to Tad Leuk, part of the Phou Khao Khouay National Protected Area in Thaphabath district, Borikhamxay province.
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- The Seventh Legislature of the National Assembly
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- 2:40
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
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- Mrs Pany Yathortu was elected to be President of the seventh legislation of the National Assembly (NA). Members of the NA also elected Dr Xaysomphone Phomvihane and Mr Somphan Phengkhammy as Vice Presidents of the NA.
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- Lao, French dancers share culture through art
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
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- Performer Alix Soulie spent 1 week collaborating with local Lao women in the creation of 'Anomalic'. Watch clips from the performance and listen to Alix as she describes the process.
