Laos Prime Minister has instructed the relevant agencies to expedite the drafting of a strategy on rare earth metals and other minerals, to ensure proper management of mining operations in Laos.
Foreign firm to finance more clean hydropower plants in Laos
The China International Water & Electric Corp (CWE) will continue to invest more capital in hydropower projects and other sectors in Laos despite the unprecedented crisis of the Covid-19 pandemic in …
Laos govt aims to boost rural development in southern province
Southern Laos’ Sekong province has received over US$4.2 million in grants through Official Development Assistance (ODA), to finance projects centered on agricultural development, rural development, …
Laos govt aims to boost rural development in southern province
Southern Laos’ Sekong province has received over US$4.2 million in grants through Official Development Assistance (ODA), to finance projects centered on agricultural development, rural development, …
Cambodia and Laos fortify border cooperation
Stung Treng province of Cambodia and Attapeu province of Laos have bolstered their cross-border collaboration, signing an agreement which focuses on security, safety, public order and drug control.
Lao PM advises northern provinces on ways to tackle economic crisis
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone last week chaired a meeting in Oudomxay province to discuss ways to tackle Laos’ economic slump, which is fuelled by inflation, unfavourable currency exchange rates, …
Rosewood: Laos
Located in Luang Prabang, the property is an eclectic collection of colonial architecture, offering a fascinating history of Laos.
Tropical depression weakens over Laos
A tropical depression that has brought heavy downpours to Vietnam’s central region has landed in Laos and become a low-pressure area.
EVN seeks to speed up electricity imports from Laos
Vietnam Electricity (EVN) is seeking approval from the government to speed up the import of electricity from Laos since shortages are forecast in the northern region.
Laos debt at ‘critical level’ with China payments still opaque
VIENTIANE — When a ChinaAid sign was recently erected in front of the Patuxai monument in Vientiane that honors those who fought for Laos’ independence from France, the imagery was grating for many …