Laos to build coal-fired power plants in order to sell electricity to Kingdom
Construction of two coal-fired power plants will begin at the end of 2021 in Xekong.
Tag: Laos
Construction of 5th Lao-Thai bridge begins
Work on a fifth bridge linking Laos and Thailand across the Mekong River has begun after a construction agreement was signed in December.
Huawei helps to build the first smart expressway in Laos
ICT technologies are playing an increasingly important role in transportation.
Laos gov’t mulls trial of Russian-made COVID-19 vaccine
Laos authorities have considered the provision of the Russian-made COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V after its certification in Russia is complete.
Medical aid to Laos and Myanmar from gov’t budget
Health spokeswoman: Medical equipment aid for Laos and Myanmar not remnants.
Big-hearted gesture from country with smaller resources
Tea Banh delivers a massive donation of medical supplies to Laos to combat C-19.
Keeping ties with Laos healthy
A donation of over two million face masks and other medical supplies was delivered to Laos by Minister of Defence.
Cambodian delegation to deliver COVID-19 supplies to Laos
A Cambodian delegation to Laos to deliver COVID-19 protective equipment.
Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos forces to hold joint rescue drills
The Cambodian, Laotian and Vietnamese armies plan to hold joint disaster relief exercise along the borders in preparation for rescue efforts during the upcoming rainy season.
Laos: A case study for Cambodian policymakers
Laos is facing price surges, rising unemployment and ballooning national debt.
MRC moves to delay Luang Prabang dam project’s prior consultation
Conclusion of prior consultation process of Luang Prabang dam to be on end of month.
Lao students return to schools too
Most Lao students return to schools as the Lao government further eased its precautionary COVID-19 restrictions.
Laos closes int’l checkpoints, suspends passenger transport over COVID-19
Laos to close all international checkpoints for passengers exiting and coming in.
Hun Sen asks Laos to speed up treaty draft on agreed borders
The draft treaty is set for 86% of the shared border which have been identified.
PM proposes sporting events to ease border tensions with Laos
PM asks Lao President to allow soldiers participate in sporting events.
Groups voice concerns over new dam
Concerns that Luang Prabang hydropower dam project will potentially cause more transnational impacts on hydrologic flow.
Lao president to make goodwill visit to Kingdom on Sunday
Lao President Bounnhang Vorachith to pay a two-day official visit to the Kingdom.
Lao dam impact on dolphin migration highlighted
Officials are concerned about the impact of Laos’ Don Sahong hydropower dam.
Laos links 195MW power to Cambodia
Nearly 200 MW from Dan Sahong Dam in Laos is linked to Cambodia’s national grid.
Laos to graduate from least-developed status
Past policies that have enabled Laos to meet the UN’s least developed country (LDC) graduation thresholds are no longer adequate to ensure sustainable development
Kingdom urged to keep abreast of natural disaster early-warning systems
Some developers have funded systems to cope with quakes but others have failed to do so because the Kingdom has yet to experience a catastrophic shift in tectonic plates, unlike others
MRC countries agree to collectively manage drought
The Mekong River Commission Council approves a five-year strategy until 2025.
Digital Classifieds Group welcomes new family member, banlao.la
Digital Classified Lao Sole has just recently launched a new website www.banlao.la.
Dengue fever cases rise, claiming 74 lives in Laos
Lao health authorities are advising people across the country to clear out potential mosquito breeding sites after dengue fever claimed 74 lives and more than 37,700 people have contracted the virus so far this year.
MRC forum tackles hydropower dam proposed by Laos
Mekong River Com. participants discuss Laos’ Luang Prabang hydropower project.
Taking a closer look at the MRC’s prior consultation process
The Mekong River Commission’s regional forum gathers about 200 people.
Regional officials meet to discuss issues faced by migrant workers
Officials from Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar begin a two-day meeting.
Home-grown start-up launches ride-hailing service in Laos
Meal Temple Group offers a ride-hailing service in Laos.
Reed Smith supports 2,400 MW energy deal with Laos
The critical 2,400 MW energy deal signed with Lao power providers is made possible.
Cambodia, Laos to draft treaty as border work continues
PM Hun Sen reaches an border agreement with his Lao counterpart.
