Laos has increased its electricity exports by 145 percent over the past five years amid a growing number of hydropower plants.
Laos in Top 20 Fastest Growing Tourism Destinations
Laos has been included in a list of the world’s fastest-growing tourism destinations with one of the highest increases in visitor numbers year-on-year.
Mittaphab Hospital Discharges 10 Patients Suspected of Coronavirus
Ten patients suspected of being infected with the new Coronavirus have been discharged from Vientiane’s Mittaphab hospital.
Laos Seeks International, Domestic Support to Prevent Virus Outbreak
Laos is seeking both international and domestic support to prevent the spread of the new Coronavirus which has infected at least 24,300 people and killed more than 490 across the globe.
Laos Mining Sector Sees Decline Despite Rich Resources
The mining sector in Laos has seen a sharp decline after legislators ordered the suspension of new mining operations in 2016.
Lao Baseball Tournament Cancelled Amid Coronavirus Concerns
An upcoming international baseball tournament in Laos has been canceled amid concerns over the new Coronavirus.
Still No Coronavirus Cases in Laos, 103 and 150 Hospitals on Standby
The new government task force set up to prevent an outbreak of the Coronavirus in Laos has begun its work in preventing and controlling the virus. While no cases have been confirmed, two hospitals in Vientiane have become designated virus health centers.
