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Laos Signs Deal for 330MW Coal Power Plant in Xieng Khouang

A new 330-megawatt (MW) coal-fired power plant planned for Xieng Khouang Province is expected to significantly improve domestic electricity reliability for northern Laos, especially during the dry season (March to August) when river levels plummet. On 26 August, private developer B Rich Namphan Power Sole Co., Ltd. signed a contract for...

Laos Tightens Foreign Borrowing Rules as Debt Risks Persist

Laos has tightened controls on foreign borrowing as the government seeks to limit debt...

Laos Cuts 7-Day Base Interest Rate to 7% as Economic Risks Persist

The Bank of Laos (BOL) has cut its seven-day base interest rate from 8...

Laos Studies USD 1 Billion Vientiane-Lidu Industrial Park in Pakngum

On 13 August, Laos agreed to study the development of a new industrial park...

Vientiane Halts New Microfinance, Pawnshop Licenses Amid Regulatory Review

On 31 July, the Bank of the Lao PDR (BoL) suspended applications for new...

12 Organisations Recognised For Innovative HR Policies That Support Fathers

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 10 February 2023 - Five organisations...

OPPO Heralds A New Benchmark For Flip Phones With Release Of Find N2 Flip Worldwide on February 15 2023

Find N2 Flip global availability, colours and pricing to be announced February 15 ...

Laos Prepares to Host ASEAN Tourism Forum in 2024

As ASEAN Chair in 2024, Laos will also host the ASEAN Tourism Forum in January, allowing nations in the bloc to discuss matters related...

Colliers earned the WELL Health-Safety Rating for its Hong Kong office

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 10 February 2023 - Leading diversified professional services and investment management company Colliers (NASDAQ and...

Bowtie Offers Health Check-ups Discount to Encourage Preventive Care

When it comes to health, prevention is better than cureHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 10 February 2023 - Living a modern...

Laos Imports Fuel Worth USD 125 Million From Vietnam in 2022

According to AEC connect, Laos' fuel import from Vietnam rose by 439 percent and was worth USD 125 million last year. Overall exports from Vietnam...