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Champasak Signs Deal for New 5-MW Solar Power Project

Authorities in Champasak signed a concession agreement on 3 July with a private company to develop a 5-megawatt (MW) solar power project in Pathoumphone district. The project forms part of Laos' efforts to expand renewable energy, improve electricity supply in rural areas, and strengthen the national power grid. Xaysomboun Chaloensub Road-Bridge...

China Reservoir Collapse Comes as Laos Prepares for Rising Rivers and Flood Risks

Floods in southern China have killed two people and forced nearly 48,000 residents to...

Laos Arrests More Than 4,400 in Cybercrime Crackdown During First Half of 2026

Laos recorded more than 4,400 arrests linked to cybercrime, online scams, and illegal gambling...

Myanmar’s Leader Wraps First ASEAN Visit in Laos, Signs Mekong Dam Study

Myanmar's recently elected President, Min Aung Hlaing, who seized power in the 2021 military...

Laos Faces Minor Floods, Landslides as Tropical Storm Brings Heavy Rain

Heavy rain triggered flooding, landslides, and transport disruptions across parts of Laos over the...

Risk of Dengue in Xayaboury on the Rise

It’s now a major concern that people in Xayaboury may be at more risk of dengue fever due to flooding in the province after...

Vientiane-Xekong Bus Crash Kills Three

A Vientiane-Xekong bus lost control and rolled onto its roof in Xonephak village, Xanasomboun district, Champassak province, killing three passengers.According to Champassak provincial police,...

Pertussis Cases Reported in Xieng Khuang and Borikhamxay

Some pertussis cases reported in Nonghet district of Xieng Khuang province in July and in Viengthong district of Borikhamxay province over the last two...

Government Discusses Draft National Land Policy

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has held discussions to research and improve the draft national land policy as well as the plan...

Officials Vow Food Safety for Summits’ Guests

Health officials have intensified inspections to ensure hygienic foods are served to thousands of delegates and media personnel planning to attend the ASEAN Summit...

Over 300 Business People, Academia to Attend ABIS 2016

More than 300 business people, academia, and speakers from institutes in and out of ASEAN are expected to attend the ASEAN Business and Investment...