A unit of China’s state-owned Power Construction Corp of China (PowerChina) has sued Laos utility Electricite du Laos (EdL) in Singapore claiming $555 million in unpaid dues from a hydropower project, …
Power Struggle: China’s PowerChina Takes Legal Action Against Laos Over Hydropower Dues
PowerChina sues Laos’ Electricite du Laos for $555 million in unpaid dues from a hydropower project. The case marks the first international arbitration against a Lao firm by a Chinese entity. The …
Laos moves to develop carbon markets in energy sector
VIENTIANE: The Ministry of Energy and Mines is working with international partners to develop carbon market opportunities in Laos’ energy sector, aligning with the country’s third Nationally …
Laos added to financial grey list as concerns grow over money-crime activities
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has added Laos to its grey list due to concerns over financial crime enforcement, while the Philippines successfully exited after making significant regulatory …
Laos added to financial grey list as concerns grow over money-crime activities
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has added Laos to its grey list due to concerns over financial crime enforcement, while the Philippines successfully exited after making significant regulatory …
Laos-China 500kV power link to be complete by 2026
The Laos-China 500kV interconnection project has been officially launched in the Lao capital, Vientiane. The launching ceremony saw the presence of several dignitaries, including Laos Prime Minister …
Laos lays out the welcome mat
The Southeast Asian country has lagged behind Vietnam and Thailand when it comes to tourism. The government hopes new hotels, roads and a train system will put Laos on visitors’ lists.
The Vietnam WAR!
The Vietnam War was an armed conflict in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia fought between North Vietnam (Democratic Republic of Vietnam) and South Vietnam (Republic of Vietnam) and their allies. North …
Philippines Removed From Watchdog’s Money-laundering ‘Grey List’
The Financial Action Task Force has also added Laos and Nepal to its list of nations subject to “increased monitoring.” …
Philippines Removed From Watchdog’s Money-laundering ‘Grey List’
The Financial Action Task Force has also added Laos and Nepal to its list of nations subject to “increased monitoring.” …