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Vientiane Announces Potential Water Shortages, Calls for Preservation Efforts

The Water Supply Enterprise of Vientiane Capital issued a statement on 5 March, announcing that water production during the hot season will likely be limited and urging residents to be mindful of their water usage.  The company highlighted the challenges of producing enough water during the dry months, noting that...

Thailand Further Delays High-Speed Rail Project, Now Expected in 2026

The first phase of the long-delayed Thai-Chinese high-speed rail project, which will run from...

Japan Grants Funds for Infrastructure Repairs in Laos

In September 2024, Typhoon Yagi swept across Laos, primarily affecting the northern regions. The...

Low Wages, High Costs: Lao Workers Struggle as Economic Pressures Mount

State government worker Noy, who also works as a part-time taxi driver, struggles to...

China-Laos Railway Powers Trade, Transports Over 54 Million Tons of Goods

Since its inception in 2021, the China-Laos Railway has transported more than 54 million...

Malaysian Companies Appeal For More Government Representation In Laos

Malaysian companies operating in Laos have appealed to the government to have a stronger representation in Vientiane to assist in the dealings with the...

Laos Extends Deadline On Macau Legend Deal For Troubled Savan Vegas Casino

The deadline for casino services firm Macau Legend Development’s $42-million deal to operate the disputed Savan Vegas Hotel and Entertainment Complex. In a filing, the...

Boten – Preparing For Another Boom

Boten, once a remote village on the China-Laos border, has gone from boom to bust within a few short years and is now preparing...

Nam-Mang 1 Hydropower Project Close To Completion

Construction of Nam-Mang 1 hydropower project in Phonsavanh village, Thaphabath district of Borikhamxay province is almost complete (99 percent) and is expected to be...

Daohueang Market Reopens For Business

Daoheuang Market in Pakxe district, Champassak province, has reopened after it was damge by fire three months ago, the Socio-Economic Daily reported yesterday. Around 400...

Naxaithong District Announces Anti-littering Measures

Naxaithong district authority recently announced that it is forbidding the burning and disposal of garbage along highway No.13 North, and the roads through Naxaithong...