Thailand’s Cabinet approved financial assistance for the Lao government to construct the Xiengman-Luang Prabang Mekong Bridge, Thai authorities announced on 8 September through the government’s Public Relation Department website.
Construction is expected to begin by 2027, run for approximately four years, and the bridge is projected to enter official operation...
Vientiane province : -- Laos will need continuous support from friendly countries and development partners despite the significant achievements that have been made in...
The government of Laos officially submitted the Pak Beng Dam to the Mekong River Commission in mid-November and has begun preparatory work around the...
Lao rice cooperatives have made good progress in terms of their rice production efforts but marketing and sales deficiencies are still causing problems for...
Human trafficking continues to flourish within the region, requiring a joint effort by the Mekong countries to actively stamp out the trade and penalise...
Economists have queried the investment figure reported by the government, saying it does not reflect the reality of economic growth.
Minister of Planning and Investment...