Over 150 Lao employees have begun a training course on train driving and maintenance in preparation for the opening of the Laos-China Railway.
What Could a Biden Presidency Mean for Laos?
US President-elect Joe Biden has promised to restore respected leadership on the world stage, announcing that as President he will advance the security, prosperity, and values of the United States to place America at the head of the table, leading the world to address the most urgent global challenges.
Finance Minister to Take Tougher Stance on Corrupt Officials
The Ministry of Finance has dismissed over 20 civil servants for involvement in fraud, including the embezzlement of state revenue, according to a statement made at the recent National Assembly session.
Transmission Lines Connecting Laos to Cambodia Officially Launched
A ceremony was held this week to mark the opening of a new 500 kV transmission line connecting Laos and Cambodia in Champasack Province.
Don Sahong Hydropower Project Begins Commercial Operations
Mega First Corp Bhd announced today that its hydropower plant in Laos, the Don Sahong Hydropower Project, has begun commercial operations.
Laos May Not Graduate from Least Developed Country in 2024
The United Nations is reevaluating the likelihood that Laos will graduate from Least Developed Country (LDC) status in 2024 amid the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Oudomxay Police Raid Amphetamine Production Facility
Police in Oudomxay Province have arrested a man on drug-trafficking and production charges after a seizure of over 400,000 amphetamine tablets and manufacturing equipment.
Many Lao Workers Returning from Thailand Prefer to Stay in Laos
A new report by the International Organization for Migration says that over 200,000 Lao migrant workers have returned from Thailand since the Covid-19 pandemic began, with fifty percent of those surveyed saying they may not return to Thailand.
