The Water for Women Fund set up by the Australian government has provided AU$2 million (more than 24.8 billion kip) to finance the Climate Resilient Rural WASH (CRWASH) services project in Laos.
West must be more strategic about Southeast Asia development aid
Every year, China spends around $5 billion on development finance in Southeast Asia. Most of this staggering sum goes to large infrastructure projects in Indonesia, Laos and Cambodia.
Fifth Lao-Thai Mekong bridge to open next year
The fifth Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge, which is currently under construction across the Mekong River, is set to open early next year to boost border travel between Laos and Thailand and spur trade with …
Macau Legend to sell Savan Legend in Laos for US$45mln
Gaming and hotel services firm Macau Legend Development Ltd says it has signed a letter of intent to sell its Savan Legend casino resort in Savannakhet, Laos, for a total consideration of US$45.0 …
Why are Laos activists being targeted abroad?
Critics of Laos’ repressive one-party state, both in Laos and in exile in Thailand, have been targeted in a recent series of arrests and attacks.
Why are Laos activists being targeted abroad?
Critics of Laos’ repressive one-party state, both in Laos and in exile in Thailand, have been targeted in a recent series of arrests and attacks.
Laos to proceed with seventh Mekong dam despite impact concerns
Pressing ahead with its vision to become the “Battery of Southeast Asia,” the government of Laos is going forward with plans to build its seventh of nine mainstream dams on the Mekong River, despite …
Laos to proceed with seventh Mekong dam despite impact concerns
Pressing ahead with its vision to become the “Battery of Southeast Asia,” the government of Laos is going forward with plans to build its seventh of nine mainstream dams on the Mekong River, despite …
New restaurant uses family recipes to bring a taste of Laos to Orange
ORANGE – When Xay Phengsy was growing up in Laos, her mother taught her how to make kao poon, a traditional noodle dish served with coconut milk and curry broth. Now Phengsy, who immigrated to the …
New restaurant uses family recipes to bring a taste of Laos to Orange
ORANGE – When Xay Phengsy was growing up in Laos, her mother taught her how to make kao poon, a traditional noodle dish served with coconut milk and curry broth. Now Phengsy, who immigrated to the …