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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...

Mekong Water Levels Remain at Safe Heights

Mekong water levels in central and southern provinces are still lower than warning levels despite heavy rain that struck the region this month.The water...

Lao Securities Issues Warning on Dubious Financing Companies

The Lao Securities Commission Office is advising people considering making deposits with financial institutions to make a careful assessment before going ahead.Various financing companies...

Mechanised UXO Clearance Underway in Xieng Khuang

Japan Mine Action Service (JMAS) has commenced the Mechanical Cluster Submunition Clearance project in Xieng Khuang province which aims to accelerate the disposal of...

Unfounded Chemical Leak in Oudomxay

Authorities in oudomxay province recently gave an explanation to people complaining about chemicals leaking and mixing in a local river after heaving rain and...

Lao Media Personnel Complete Writing Course in Vietnam

A total of 42 Lao media personnel completed a follow- up course regarding writing skills on economic, political, and social target programmes in Vietnam...

Foreign Leaders Confirm Attendance to Upcoming Summits

Numerous foreign leaders have confirmed their attendance to the 28th and 29th ASEAN Summits and related meetings to be held back-to-back in Vientiane early...