Dutch development bank FMO has offered $5 million in funding for Mekong Timber Plantations (MTP), one of Laos’ largest forestry plantation companies, according to a disclosure by FMO dated Sept. 30.
Boun Lai Heua Fai festival marked in Laos
During the Boun Lai Heua Fai festival, people adorned the city with lanterns, paraded with and later floated large dragon boats and small “boats” made from banana trees carrying flowers, incense and …
Laos expects to maximise electricity generation potential
A new transmission line firm that Lao and Chinese enterprises have jointly agreed to establish is expected to maximize Laos’ electricity generation potential.
Vietnam, Laos strengthen cooperation for 2021-2030 period
Vietnam and Laos have reached agreements on a number of issues to promote bilateral cooperation during the 2021-2030 period.Officials from both sides gathered at a recent meeting discussing the develo …
Hundreds of foreigners remain stranded in Laos
Hundreds of foreign workers and tourists remain stranded in Laos, unable to return to their home countries, reports Loation Times.
Laos eases Covid-19 prevention measures to stir economy
The government has decided in principle to allow visits to Laos by tour groups from countries where there is no community outbreak of Covid-19, the Prime Minister’s Office has said.
Laos to keep border checkpoints closed over coronavirus
The local, traditional and international border checkpoints in Laos will remain closed to ward off a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, according to the Lao Prime Minister’s Office. Lao Deputy …
How a Chinese company took control of Laos’ national electrical grid
It’s hardly surprising that Laos is under China’s sway. A farmer works in a paddy field under the power lines near Nam Theun 2 dam in Khammouane province in Laos, Oct. 28, 2013. The former is a …
Laos, Thailand strengthen cooperation in foreign affairs
The Institute of Foreign Affairs of Laos (IFA) and the Devawong Varopakarn Institute of Foreign Affairs of Thailand will partner to build the capacity of the two institutes, with a focus on diplomatic …
Cops stop B6m gold-heist suspect escaping to Laos
A man wanted in connection with a 6-million-baht gold robbery in Bangkok was caught in Loei on Tuesday, trying to sneak across the border into Laos.