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Laos State Utility Revenue Grows 9.4 Percent in First Half of 2026

Electricité du Laos (EDL), the state-owned power utility, grew its revenue by 9.4 percent in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period last year, according to the official report. Director General of EDL Akhomdeth Vongsay announced the results at the utility's six-month business review, held from 10...

Laos Considers VAT Exemption to Subsidize Electricity for Low-Income Households

Laos’ National Assembly (NA) is considering a proposal to exempt subsidized residential electricity from...
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Lao State Fuel Enterprise Posts 70 Percent Profit Surge in 2025, Eyes Stock Market Listing

The Lao state-owned Lao State Fuel Company (LSFC) reported a sharp rise in profits...
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Laos Eyes State Fuel Stations as Future EV Charging Hubs

Laos is exploring plans to turn state-owned fuel stations into electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging...
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Former MRC Chief Anoulak Kittikhoun Named First Lao Head of Mekong Institute

Former Mekong River Commission (MRC) Chief Executive Officer Anoulak Kittikhoun has been appointed Executive...
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Lower Fuel Prices Bring Relief, But Many Eye EVs as Living Costs Rise

UPDATED on 12 June at 11PM with a correction on the number of provinces covered by EV stations Fuel prices in Laos have declined steadily...

Several Areas in Vientiane to Face Power Outages from 5 to 9 June

Electricité du Laos (EDL) announced that several areas in Vientiane are set to face power outages lasting several hours during daytime from 5 to...

Laos, Thailand Sign New Cross-Border Fuel Supply Deal

Laos has secured a formal petroleum supply agreement with Thailand’s state-backed PTT Group, reinforcing fuel security amid uncertainty in regional energy markets. The Lao State...

Laos, Cambodia Advance ASEAN Power Grid

On 25 May, Laos and Cambodia signed a joint framework agreement in Phnom Penh to launch a feasibility study on a cross-border power grid...

Laos Halts Fossil Fuel Vehicle Imports, Sets Price Controls for Electric Cars

The Lao government has announced the suspension of imports of most fossil fuel-powered vehicles until the end of 2026 and imposed strict price controls...

EDL to Purchase Rooftop Solar Electricity from Households

Electricité du Laos (EDL), the state power utility, announced a new nationwide policy to purchase electricity generated from residential rooftop solar systems, as part...
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