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...

Authorities Agree on Rehabilitation, Toll Collection Plan on Road 13 North

On 19 December, Lao authorities agreed to study, survey and design a rehabilitation and maintenance project for a section of National Road 13 North,...

Laos Advances National Road 22 Repairs, Nearly Half Completed

Lao authorities are accelerating repairs on National Road 22 following damage from landslides and heavy rain, with more than 47 percent of the work...

Vientiane Capital Plans Flood Prevention Measures Ahead of 2026 Rainy Season

Vientiane Capital authorities are preparing a series of flood management measures to reduce recurring flooding, with implementation scheduled before the 2026 rainy season.  Bounyavath Niraxay,...

Japan Pledges USD 7 Million for Disaster Prevention, Emergency Response in Laos

Japan has committed USD 7 million to enhance Laos’ capacity for disaster prevention and emergency response, a critical step in addressing the country’s vulnerability...

Transport Ministry Orders Changes to BRT Design as Project Faces Safety, Funding Challenges

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has ordered adjustments to the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project, shifting from concrete curbs to painted lane...

New Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge Set for Inauguration on 25 December

The fifth Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge, spanning 1,350 meters, connects Bolikhamxay Province in Laos with Bueng Kan Province in Thailand. The bridge has been fully...