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Namtheun 2 Wins ASEAN-OSHNET Excellence Award for Outstanding Safety Performance

Namtheun 2 was recognized for its excellent health and safety performance at the 5th ASEAN Occupational Safety and Health Network (OSHNET) Awards, held on 11 September. The award was presented at an event organized by Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower, which also featured the 11th ASEAN-OSHNET Conference, a Policy Dialogue on...

Nam Theun 2 Development Fund Expands to Benefit More Districts

The Nam Theun 2 Development Fund (NT2DF) is set to expand its reach beyond...

Ministry of Energy and Mines Considers Electricity Price Adjustments for 2024-2028

The Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM) is exploring changes to electricity prices for...

Lao Government Implements Dam Safety Measures for Rainy Season

In preparation for the rainy season, the Ministry of Energy and Mines has directed...

Vientiane Works to Compensate Families Affected by 230kV Transmission Line

The Vientiane Department of Energy and Mines is working to compensate residents affected by...

Laos, Thailand Likely to Construct New Expressway in Savannakhet

Authorities in Laos and Thailand have discussed a feasibility plan to construct an expressway from Savannakhet Province to the nearby Vietnamese border, linking Northeastern...

Drought Conditions in Laos Likely to Affect Electricity Export to Thailand

According to the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), electricity supply from Laos to Thailand is expected to be insufficient this year due to...

Amid Widespread Flooding, Four Hydropower Plants in Laos Announce Release of Water

As heavy rains continue across the country, four major hydropower plants in Laos have had to open their reservoir gates to release water. This...

Families Affected by Construction Near Nam Ngum Hydropower Dam 1 Receive Compensation

A ceremony was held at the Keoudom district’s main club in Vientiane Province to provide compensation to families affected by the construction work around...

Five Years Since Attapeu Dam Collapse, Some Victims Still Wait to be Compensated

Although five years have passed since the dam collapse in Attapeu province which lead to widespread destruction and displaced close to 7,000 people, victims...

Australia, UK Support Development of Floating Solar in Laos

The Australian Embassy in Laos and the United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) are partnering with Lao Holding State Enterprise (LHSE) to...