Infrastructure

Laos, Vietnam Restart USD 492M Potash Project in Khammouane

A USD 492 million potash mining and processing project in Khammouane is moving forward again after nearly a decade of delays, with production targeted for 2028. On 12 October, Vietnam National Chemical Group (Vinachem) held a ceremony in Nongbok District to mark the project’s restart. The planned processing plant is...

Laos Flags Millions in Misused Funds Across Public Projects

The State Inspection Authority has flagged USD 1.976 million in diverted funds and spending...

Laos, Thailand Move Luang Prabang Bridge Toward Construction

Laos and Thailand have moved a planned 820-meter bridge in Luang Prabang Province into...

Laos Advances Land Compensation for Vientiane-Hanoi Expressway

Bolikhamxay is finalizing land compensation rates for the Vientiane-Hanoi Expressway, pushing forward a major...

Vientiane’s Smart Road Cleaning, Cooling Pilot Project Nears Completion

Vientiane’s Smart Clean-Cooling Road System pilot project has reached 95 percent completion, and contractors...

Thakhek’s Mekong Riverbank Protection Project Advances Toward Mid-2026 Completion

A Mekong riverbank protection project in Thakhek, Khammouane Province is progressing toward completion, reaching over 60 percent completion, official reports The project is a part...

Bokeo-Xayabouly Road Project Reaches 30 Percent Completion

A road construction project linking two northern provinces, Bokeo and Xayabouly, has reached 30 percent completion, according to officials following a recent inspection. On 8...

Official Toll Collection to Begin on National Road No. 9 in Late March

Toll collection on National Road No. 9 in Savannakhet Province is set to be operational by the end of March 2026, as the highway's...

Laos, Thailand Discuss Construction of Sixth Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge

Laos and Thailand held formal discussions on the proposed sixth Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge, a major infrastructure project aimed at strengthening transport links and cross-border...

Laos Opens First Privately Financed International Airport in Golden Triangle Area

Laos officially opened Bokeo International Airport on 6 March, marking a major milestone in the country’s aviation development and regional connectivity plans. Located in Ban...

Luang Prabang Cracks Down on Traffic in World Heritage Zone

The Luang Prabang City Administrative Committee has issued a new traffic notice aimed at reducing congestion and improving road order in the city's UNESCO...