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China’s Neta EV Parent Company Enters Bankruptcy Amid Growing Financial Troubles

The parent company of Neta has entered bankruptcy proceedings, sending shockwaves through its oversea markets, including Laos and Thailand, including Laos and Thailand where customers and dealerships now face mounting uncertainty over vehicle servicing, spare parts availability, and dealership operations. On 19 June, Zhejiang Hozon New Energy Automobile, the parent...

Laos Clarifies LAK 3,000 Telecom Fee After Viral Video Sparks Public Doubt

A government official has clarified the purpose of the LAK 3,000 (USD 0.14) monthly...

Cambodia Cuts Thai Internet, Bans Entertainment, Affirms Power Independence

Cambodia has begun rerouting its internet traffic through domestic infrastructure after Prime Minister Hun...

LOCA Launches Green Bond to Boost EV Use in Laos

LOCA, the Lao-grown ride-hailing and electric mobility startup, has announced the extension of its...

Laos Hits 60% Milestone on Mega Solar Project, Eyes Year-End Launch

A 1,000-megawatt solar power project in northern Laos’ Oudomxay Province has reached 60 percent...

UNODC Launches Campaign to Promote Safe, Responsible Use of Technology For All

With the misuse of technology posing a serious threat across Southeast Asia for the past few years, the United Nations Office on Drugs and...

China Targets Southeast Asia in Bid to Lead Global EV Market

China's growing electric vehicle (EV) industry has its eyes set on dominating the Southeast Asian market as part of its broader ambition to lead...

Laos: June Inflation Hits 26.2 Percent, Highest in 2024

The inflation rate in Laos in June rose to 26.2 percent, up from 25.8 percent in May, marking the highest rate the country has...

From Repair to Recycling: How Laos, Singapore Combat E-Waste

Electronic waste, or e-waste, is a rapidly escalating environmental concern in Southeast Asia (SEA). As the region undergoes prolonged development and modernization, the demand...

Laos Gears Up for First Digital Population, Housing Census in 2025 With Pilot Test

Laos is preparing to conduct its 5th Population and Housing Census (PHC) in March 2025, with a pilot test set to take place in...

LOCA Secures Funding from ADB Frontier to Expand Electric Vehicles Fleet, Charging Network

LOCA, Laos's leading mobility service provider, has received significant funding from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) through ADB Frontier, with support from the United...