Infrastructure

Border Point with Thailand Hits 60 Percent Completion in Xayabouly

Construction of the Nam Ngeun International Checkpoint in Xayabury Province has reached over 60 percent completion as of June, slightly behind schedule, officials reported. Located in Ngeun District on the Lao-Thai border, opposite the Huai Kon Border Checkpoint in Chaloem Phra Kiat District, Nan Province, Thailand.  The facility spans 7.17 hectares,...

At Least 19 Dead After 7.8-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Philippines

A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao in the southern Philippines...

Vang Vieng Gears Up for USD-216M Tourism Overhaul as Old Airport Transforms

Preparations are underway for a USD 216 million tourism complex at the old airfield...

Vietnam Breaks Ground on Expressway to Connect Vientiane

On 18 May, Vietnam began the construction of a 60-kilometer Expressway section in Nghe...

Laos Calls on Vietnam for 2031 SEA Games Hosting Preparations

Laos has requested Vietnam’s support in sports development and athlete training as the country...

Laos Prioritizes Self-Reliant Economy in Next Five Years

The Lao government has planned to build a self-reliant and sustainable economy, leaders said Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone at the latest government meeting on...

Rising Bad Air Quality Levels Expose Waste Issues, World Bank Funds Major Reform

Air pollution in Laos is worsening, with PM2.5 levels across southern provinces now reaching concentrations that pose risks to public health, according to data...

Lao Electricity Company Fast-Tracks Nam Ngum 3, Solar Projects to Secure Power Supply

Electricité du Laos (EDL) will accelerate the Nam Ngum 3 hydropower project and push forward 12 large-scale solar farms as it works to secure...

Electricité du Laos Signs Deal to Establish Cyber Security Operations Center

Electricité du Laos has signed a cooperation agreement to establish a Cyber Security Operations Center at EDL headquarters in Vientiane Capital to strengthen protection...

Asian Development Bank Beefs Up Lao Livestock with USD 42.9 Million Project

Lao authorities have launched a new livestock development project backed by USD 42.9 million in funding from the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The financing package...

Seven New Ambassadors Present Credentials to Lao President

On 17 February, President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith received letters of credence from seven newly appointed foreign ambassadors. The ambassadors represent Thailand, Finland, Egypt, Georgia,...