Photo taken on Dec. 29, 2020 shows the construction site at the Luang Prabang Station, Laos. (Laos-China Railway Co., Ltd./Handout via Xinhua) Since the track laying began on March 27, the China-Laos …
Construction of Laos dam raises environmental concerns
The Laos government’s decision to construct the Sanakham dam near its border with Thailand has raised concerns in Bangkok over its environmental impact.
Deputy minister urges Laos’ socio-cultural cooperation with other Asean nations
VIENTIANE, Dec 27 (Xinhua): Laos needs to strengthen capacity building in order to further cooperate with other Association of South-East Asian Nations (Asean) members, particularly in the …
Laos closely monitoring border to prevent second wave of Covid-19
The Laos government continues to closely monitor people entering Laos from abroad in order to prevent a second wave of Covid-19 in the country, a health official said on Friday.
Laos closely monitors border to prevent 2nd wave of COVID-19
VIENTIANE, Dec. 25 (Xinhua) — The Lao government continued to closely monitor people entering Laos from abroad in order to prevent a second wave of COVID-19 in the country, a health official said on …
Laos continues socio-cultural cooperation with Asean countries
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN): Laos needs to strengthen capacity building in order to further cooperate with Asean nations, particularly in the area of socio-cultural aspect. Meanwhile Asean nations …
China congratulates Laos on first expressway
Aerial photo taken on Dec. 20, 2020 shows a view of the Vientiane-Vangvieng section of the China-Laos expressway in Vientiane, Laos. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua) BEIJING, Dec. 23 (Xinhua) — …
Cambodia-Lao Central Banks committed to strengthening financial and economic cooperation
The Central Banks of Cambodia and Laos have vowed to strengthen bilateral cooperation and relation on the development of the financial and economic sectors and to build friendship and cooperation …
China ready to join Laos for new chapter of ties: Xi
Aerial photo taken on Dec. 20, 2020 shows a view of the Vientiane-Vangvieng section of the China-Laos expressway in Vientiane, Laos. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua) BEIJING, Dec. 23 (Xinhua) — …
Hydropower vs Heritage: Will Laos Lose Luang Prabang?
But by 2005, Laos had embarked on a very different path. With international support from the Asian Development Bank, the World Bank, and Western government aid agencies, Laos sought to become the …