The European Union (EU) will provide 42.9mil euros to Laos to address the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on education and nutrition.
Shadowy Chinese casino magnate eyes a business empire in Laos
Southeast Asia’s crime-infested Golden Triangle, the lightly governed area where the borders of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet, is best known perhaps as Afghanistan’s only rival in the production of …
EDF to lead hybrid floating solar project in Laos
The Government of Laos and Électricité de France (EDF) signed a project development agreement (PDA) for a hybrid floating solar project on the reservoir of the Nam Theun 2 hydropower project in …
ADB program boosts health-system climate resilience in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia
A recently ended regional technical assistance initiative has boosted the capacity of health systems in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia to respond to climate-induced health threats.
Court dismisses villagers’ lawsuit against govt. agencies for impacts in Thailand of Xayaburi Dam in Laos; villagers vow to appeal
Court backs Xayaburi legal process” Villagers opposing the Xayaburi dam in Laos have vowed to appeal the Administrative Court’s decision yesterday to dismiss the lawsuit rega …
Pathet Lao newspaper spotlights close-knit Vietnam-Laos ties
The Pathet Lao newspaper of the Lao News Agency (KPL) has recently run an article featuring the special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and close-knit ties between Vietnam and Laos.
Laos debt crisis as reliance on China increases
For nearly a year now, the economic situation in which Laos finds itself has been a matter of concern, for the country and the region at large.
NGOs Urge Thailand Not to Buy Electricity From Luang Prabang Dam
A group of Thai and international organizations are urging the Thai government not to buy electric power from a major dam Laos is building on the Mekong River, saying that the dam’s operation will …
Businessman Slams Asset Freeze In $3.7M Casino Award Row
A businessman has asked an Idaho federal judge to deny Laos’ bid to stop him from placing assets outside the court’s reach, as the country tries to enforce $3.7 million of arbitral awards related to a …
Businessman Slams Asset Freeze In $3.7M Casino Award Row
A businessman has asked an Idaho federal judge to deny Laos’ bid to stop him from placing assets outside the court’s reach, as the country tries to enforce $3.7 million of arbitral awards related to a …