Doosan Heavy Industries Construction Co (DHIC) has signed a deal with Korea Western Power Co. to build a US$2.4 billion hydropower plant in Laos under an engineering, procurement, and construction set …
Congratulations extended to Laos on 45th National Day
A Ministry of Foreign Affairs delegation led by Deputy Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung visited the Lao Embassy in Hanoi to offer greetings on the occasion of the country’s 45th National Day (December 2, …
Vietnam-Laos annual meeting reviews border management
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 …