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Development

Laos Launches Commercial Operations of Southeast Asia’s Largest Wind Farm

Laos launched its first wind power project on 22 August.   The 600-megawatt Monsoon Wind Power Project is Southeast Asia’s largest onshore wind farm and Asia’s first cross-border renewable energy venture. It’s now begun supplying electricity to Vietnam Electricity (EVN). Strategic Location and Scale Spanning two southern provinces, Dak Cheung District in Sekong...

Lao Sets September Priorities to Strengthen Economy, Infrastructure

The Lao government has outlined its key priorities for September, focusing on stabilizing the...

Vientiane Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Nears 90 Percent Completion

The Vientiane Wastewater Treatment Plant project has reached 89.57 percent overall completion, marking a...

Public Feedback: Easing Traffic Congestion on Dongpalan Road

The proposed measures by the Department of Public Works and Transport (DPWT) to restrict...

Laos to Launch Digital Immigration System for Foreign Travelers Starting 1 September

Beginning 1 September, Laos will launch a trial version of its new Digital Arrival...

Laos Cuts Interest Rate to Support Struggling Economy

The Bank of Laos has lowered its base interest rate by 0.5 percent, a move aimed at giving businesses and households some breathing room...

Three Decades of Cooperation: South Korea Helps Transform Healthcare in Laos

On 14 August, to celebrate 30 years of diplomatic relations with Laos, the South Korean Embassy organized a special media tour to showcase how...

South Korea Grants USD 6 Million to Improve Water Supply in Bolikhamxay

The South Korean government has committed USD 6 million to expand and improve the water supply system in Lak Sao, Kham Keut district, Bolikhamxay...

Electricite du Laos Targets New Hydropower, Solar Projects to Boost Power Stability

The State-owned Electric Power Corporation of Laos, better known as Electricite du Laos (EDL), announced a comprehensive plan to strengthen the country’s electricity supply...

Vientiane, Bokeo Wrap Up Final Test for 2025 Population, Housing Census

Vientiane and Bokeo have just completed a test run to conclude the final phase of a three-year preparation before full-scale census data collection on...

Muan Specialty, CREATIVE TALK Host Laos’s First Marketing Conference

Muan Specialty, in collaboration with CREATIVE TALK, organized the CTC LAOS MARKETING 2025 conference and workshop at the Holiday Inn & Suites Vientiane from...