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Thai Energy Minister Visits Laos to Expand Cross-Border Electricity Trade Amid Corruption Probe

Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister, Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, arrived in Laos today on an official visit aimed at deepening energy cooperation, even as he faces a corruption investigation at home. Pirapan was welcomed in Vientiane by Lao Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith and Minister of Energy and Mines Phosay...

Celebrating 15 Years of Success: Nam Theun 2 Gala Dinner

On 30 April, Nam Theun 2 Power Company celebrated its 15th anniversary of operation...

Coal-Fired Power Plant in Xekong to Generate Power for Cambodia

The Phonesack Group Co., Ltd is investing USD 4 billion in the construction of...

Asian Development Bank Predicts 3.9 Percent Economic Growth for Laos in 2025

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) officially launched the Asian Development Outlook April 2025 at...

Nam Theun 2 Marks 15 Years with Golf Classic in Vientiane

On 15 March, Nam Theun 2 Power Company Limited (NTPC) celebrated its 15th anniversary...

MRC Mekong Monitoring Stations Will Better Protect Downriver Denizens

The Mekong River Commission (MRC) on Friday unveiled the first water-level monitoring station to be positioned atop the Lower Mekong River Basin.  The station is...

Luang Prabang’s Reconstructed Island Ready for New Year Celebrations

A project to reconstruct the sacred Moung Khoun Island in Chomphet District, Luang Prabang, has been completed in time for Lao New Year celebrations. The...

Thailand to Purchase for More Electricity from Laos this Year

Thailand is to purchase more electricity from Laos this year in order to ensure sufficient supply and meet rising demand. The Kingdom is to increase...

Moung Khoun Island Reconstruction in Luang Prabang 90% Complete

A project is underway to rebuild the sacred Moung Khoun Island in Chomphet District, Luang Prabang, following its disappearance after the construction of the...

Homes for Attapeu Flood Victims Remain Incomplete

A housing construction project for victims of the 2018 dam collapse in Attapeu Province has yet to be completed. Villagers' homes were swept away in...

Electricity Exports On the Rise as Laos Powers Up ASEAN

Laos has earned USD 2,012 million from the export of electricity to other countries this year, up by 12 percent compared to last year. Deputy...