Laos launches e-commerce platform to support agriculture sector

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China-invested bromine production project in Laos put into operation

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Japan crushes U.S. to move into Thomas Cup q'finals

Japan crushes U.S. to move into Thomas Cup q'finals

SENDAI, Japan - Tadashi Otsuka (L) and Keita Masuda beat Sydney Olympic gold medalist Tony Gunawan and Khan Bob Malaythong of the United States 21-18, 21-15 as Japan brushed aside the United States 3-0 to book a place in the quarterfinals of the Thomas Cup men's team badminton tournament at Sendai municipal gymnasium on May 1.

Japan crushes U.S. to move into Thomas Cup q'finals

Japan crushes U.S. to move into Thomas Cup q'finals

SENDAI, Japan - Tadashi Otsuka (L) and Keita Masuda beat Sydney Olympic gold medalist Tony Gunawan and Khan Bob Malaythong of the United States 21-18, 21-15 as Japan brushed aside the United States 3-0 to book a place in the quarterfinals of the Thomas Cup men's team badminton tournament at Sendai municipal gymnasium on May 1. (Kyodo)