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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...

China General Nuclear Signs Agreement for Renewable Energy Project in Laos

The Chinese state-owned energy corporation inked a deal with the Lao Government last week to build a renewable energy base in Laos. According to Reuters,...

Laos to Benefit From Singapore’s Renewable Energy Shift

As ASEAN countries ink deals to move away from fossil fuel consumption and toward renewable energy sources, Laos is set to benefit from this...

Six Mekong-Lancang Countries Reach Pact on More Dam Operations Data Sharing

Senior officials from the six Mekong countries on Sunday endorsed recommendations of the first phase of the Joint Study between the Mekong River Commission...

Mekong Continues to Enjoy Growth, but Challenges Remain Strong, Says Annual MRC Report

The Mekong River Commission has released its 2022 Annual Report that documents multiple achievements over the past year, and key challenges facing the basin...

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...