Vietnam and Laos agreed to propose their governments allow the resumption of the clearance of goods at main and secondary border gates during the 30th annual border meeting in Vientiane on.
Nail in coffin for Lao dam?
The government’s new stance against the Sanakham Dam on the Mekong River in Laos may be a nail in the coffin of this hydro-powered project proposed by Chinese investors.
Nail in coffin for Lao dam?
The government’s new stance against the Sanakham Dam on the Mekong River in Laos may be a nail in the coffin of this hydro-powered project proposed by Chinese investors.
Thai Official Warns Laos on Power Purchases from Controversial Dam
The Thai government has warned that it might refuse to buy electricity from a planned hydropower dam in Laos due to the negative environmental impacts, potentially throwing the controversial project …
Laos rebuilds collapsed dam in country’s south
Namnoy hydropower project in southern Laos’ Attapeu province has rebuilt a saddle dam at the reservoir after the previous one collapsed two years ago, causing a devastating flood.
Chinese firm in Laos exports steel to Cambodia
A Chinese company in Laos, Khoukham Steel Industry Sole Co., Ltd, has recently shipped rebar to Cambodia, realising the first exportation of steel produced in Laos.
Dengue fever cases hit 7,928 in Laos with 12 deaths
Cases of dengue fever in Laos have reached 7,928 since January, including 12 deaths, according to Lao Ministry of Health. According to a report from Center of Information and Education for Health …
Dengue cases reach 7,928 in Laos
The dengue cases in Laos have reached 7,928 since January, along with 12 deaths, the Ministry of Health said. According to a report from Center of Information and Education for Health under Lao …
Women Pave the Way for Paid Jobs and Poverty Reduction in Laos
Despite more than halving poverty between 1993 and 2019, the Lao PDR still shows wide inequalities, with women’s wages and opportunities lower than those for men. The Lao Poverty Reduction Fund …
Vietnamese firms in Laos seek support from the gov’t
Over 100 Vietnamese firms doing business in Laos attended a conference in Vientiane on November 22 to put forward ideas to be submitted to the two prime ministers and ease difficulties they are facing …