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Thailand’s AIS Plans USD 43.35 Million Investment in Lao Telecom

Thailand’s mobile operator AIS plans to invest USD 43.35 million in Lao Telecom, one of Laos’ leading telecom providers, through a deal that would give it an indirect 24.01 percent stake in the company. AIS plans to make the investment through its subsidiary, AIS Inter Venture, which will buy 49...

More Lao Citizens Live Abroad as Foreign Population Nearly Doubles

The number of foreign nationals living in Laos has nearly doubled over the past...

Lao Press Chief Joins Belt and Road Journalists Forum in China as New Station Opens for Foreign Media

Laos took a seat among journalists from more than 50 countries and regions at...

Vientiane’s Shared E-Bikes Return Amid Parking, Licensing Concerns

Red electric bikes bearing the “Laos Shared E-Bike” logo have reappeared across Vientiane, raising...

Nam Song Turns Muddy in Vang Vieng Without Rain

The Nam Song River in Vang Vieng District turned muddy on 15 October, raising...

Attapeu to Develop Water Route Access to Sky Lake

Nanning, Guangxi, China: Attapeu authorities are considering developing a water route to the popular Nong Fa (Sky Lake) as foreigners always ask to go...

Laos-China Railway Construction to Begin in December

Construction of a historic railway linking Vientiane to the Chinese border over a distance of 427 km is expected to begin in December this...

Weathermen Lift Flood Warnings

The weather has returned to normal for the time of year and the wind and heavy rain that was forecast from September 13-15 has...

Walking Event to Celebrate International Day for Peace

Hundreds of people are expected to take part in a fun walk in Vientiane on Saturday morning starting at 5:30am to celebrate International Day...

Indian Investors Affected By Laos Ban On Timber Exports

Laos has banned export of timber and wood products to protect its environment, which has put many foreign investors in a fix, including Indians. "In...

EDL-Gen Raises $312m in Dollar Bonds in Thailand

EDL-Generation, the leading electricity producer in Laos, has successfully priced its debut US$312 million (approximately Bt10.8 billion) offering of dollar-denominated bonds in Thailand. The bonds...