VOA标准英语2011--Laos to Hold Legislative Elections

Laos to Hold Legislative Elections Laos goes to the polls Saturday to elect representatives to its legislative branch, known as the National Assembly. On paper it is a body of lawmakers chosen by and for the people. But analysts say in reality, the r

2006年VOA标准英语-Laos Denies Attacks on Hmong, as Activists Repo

By Ron Corben Bangkok 31 August 2006 A Thai volunteer officer looks at the graves of Hmong refugee at former Hmong refugee camp of Wat Tham Krabok in Saraburi province, Thailand (file photo) The Lao government has dismissed charges of human rights a

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Immigrant from Laos Finds Success with Washington Restaurant

Seng Luangrath has been cooking since she was seven years old. Cooking is my passion. When I cook, I put 100 percent of my heart and soul into what I am making. Seng Luangrath learned many of her skills from her grandmother in Laos. Now, she operates

2006年VOA标准英语-Laos Rejects Expansion of Military Contacts Wit

By Al Pessin Vientiane 20 July 2006 The defense minister of Laos has rejected a proposal to expand military contacts with the United States. The offer was made Thursday in Vientiane by the commander of U.S. forces in the Pacific, who was on his firs

AS IT IS 2016-08-12 Unexploded Bombs Still a Problem in Laos

AS IT IS 2016-08-12 Unexploded Bombs Still a Problem in Laos Officials in Laos estimate that the country has about 15,000 people who have been injured by unexploded ordnance, also called UXO. The ordnance landed in the countryside, but failed to expl

VOA标准英语2011--Laos, Neighbors Face Off on Mekong River

Laos, Neighbors Face Off on Mekong River Dam Dispute Countries along the Mekong River have disagreed with Laos on its proposal to build the first hydropower dam on the main stream of the lower river. Laos says the dam will cause no serious problems,

VOA标准英语2011--Laos Faces Pressure to Alter Hydropower

Laos Faces Pressure to Alter Hydropower Ambitions Laos plans to build a hydropower dam on the lower Mekong River, but neighboring countries say more study is needed. Analysts say the high-level opposition puts pressure on Laos to alter its hydropower

美国国家公共电台 NPR Tiny Laos Readies For A Visit From Obama — And A Turn Under The Global Spotlight

Tiny Laos Readies For A Visit From Obama And A Turn Under The Global Spotlight play pause stop mute unmute max volume 00:0003:27repeat repeat off Update Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version or upd

2016年CRI China's Premier Li heading to major ASEAN summits in Laos

Premier Li's visit is widely considered an important diplomatic action to deepen China-ASEAN relations, and promote cooperation among East Asian countries. During his time in Laos, he will attend the 19th ASEAN-China summit, as well as the 19th ASEAN

Laos vows to further enhance military relations

VIENTIANE, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) -- Laos and China pledged on Monday to deepen military exchanges and cooperation, strengthen unity and friendship between the two countries'militaries and work together to maintain regional peace and stability. The vows cam

VOA常速英语2007年-Japan's Upper House of Parliament Approves Bill

By Naomi Martig Hong Kong 28 November 2007 Japan's upper house of parliament has approved a bill that would stop the country's air force transport mission in Iraq. It is the latest clash between the opposition party and the government over Japan's ro

2006年VOA标准英语-Laos Government Prepares Eighth Communist

By Scott Bobb Bangkok 16 March 2006 The government of Laos is opening the eighth congress its Communist Party, which has led the country since the mid-1970s. Organizers say this congress will enact ma

2007年VOA标准英语-New US Envoy to Laos Hopes for Greater Cooperat

By Stephanie Ho Washington 02 July 2007 The man heading out to be the U.S. envoy to the small Southeast Asian nation of Laos says he hopes U.S. concerns over the Lao government's human rights record will not overshadow the many areas in which the two

China assists Laos in post-flood reconstruction

VIENTIANE, March 9 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese government provided two million renminbi (about 320,000 U.S. dollars) worth of disaster relief materials to assist Lao victims of last year's flooding at a handover ceremony here on Friday. I, on behalf of t

Laos fully prepared for Asia-Europe Meeting

Laos fully prepared for Asia-Europe Meeting VIENTIANE, 24 Oct. (Xinhua) -- Laos is now fully prepared to host the upcoming Ninth Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM), to be held in the capital Vientiane Nov.5- 6, according to a senior Laos government official.

VOA标准英语2010年-Laos Gains Prestige, Economic Boost Fr

The small Southeast Asian nation Laos has for the first time held the Southeast Asian Games, gaining prestige and an economic boost. The landlocked nation's growth is dependent on exporting natural resources but Laos increasingly looks to tourism to

美国习惯用语:457 keep a stiff upper lip...

今天我们要学的习惯用语有共同的关键词: lip。大家都知道lip是嘴唇。嘴唇可是我们身上忙碌的器官，我们说话，吃喝都得靠嘴唇帮忙。嘴唇还帮我们传情达意。难怪由lip这个词发展而来的习惯

2016年CRI China, Laos seek to upgrade bilateral ties to a new level

Following a meeting with Laotian Foreign Minister Saleumxay Kommasith, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says preparations for Septemer's summit in Vientiane are moving along well. We are looking to announce a Joint Statement for the Commemorative Sum

Egypt ends first day vote for upper house elections

CAIRO, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) -- The polling stations of Egypt's Shura Council (upper house of parliament) elections closed Sunday on the first day of the two-day vote with a low turnout rate of voters. In the first stage of the upper house elections, vote