On October 6, news of a $50 million dollar investment to build a port in the Laotian town of Ban Mom led the business section of the Vientiane Times, a prominent state-run newspaper. In the second …
Vietnam to purchase more power from Laos
National utility Vietnam Electricity (EVN) has signed three memoranda to purchase power from Laotian companies amid expected energy shortages.
Over 8,000 people infected with dengue in Laos since January
Dengue cases in Laos have risen to 8,171 with 12 deaths since January, according to a report from the Lao Ministry of Health. Deputy Director General of the Department of Communicable Diseases Control …
Laos conducts over over 80,000 Covid-19 tests; daily tests since January
VIENTIANE, Dec 6 (Xinhua): Laos has conducted 80,188 Covid-19 tests, with 39 positive cases, according to the Lao Ministry of Health.
Thailand Threatens to Reject Electricity from Laos’ Sanakham Dam Over Environmental and Security Concerns
2020-12-03 — Thailand might not purchase electricity from a large-scale Mekong River dam project in next-door Laos due to a lack of clarity on its potential impact, a Thai government representative …
Tiger’s Severed Head Seized During Thai Zoo Raid
Authorities in Thailand found a severed tiger’s head when they raided a fake zoo near the country’s border with Laos that has suspected links to an illegal wildlife trafficking racket.
Tiger’s Severed Head Seized During Thai Zoo Raid
Authorities in Thailand found a severed tiger’s head when they raided a fake zoo near the country’s border with Laos that has suspected links to an illegal wildlife trafficking racket.
Laos conducts over 80,000 COVID-19 tests
(Xinhua) — Laos has conducted 80,188 COVID-19 tests, with 39 positive cases, according to the Lao Ministry of Health on Thursday. Deputy Director General of the Department of Communicable Diseases …
CKP issues B4bn for Laos power plants
CK Power (CKP) has issued debentures worth 4 billion baht as the company prepares to invest in new hydroelectric power plants in Laos.
Vietnam provides Laos with 1,000 tonnes of rice for people hit by flooding
The General Department of State Reserves at the Ministry of Finance on December 2 directed the Department of State Reserves in the Nghe An-Ha Tinh region to deliver 1,000 tonnes of rice from the …