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Wind Power Project in Savannakhet Nears Completion, on Track for Commercial Operation by End of 2025

The Savan 1 Wind Power Project in Savannakhet reached 85 percent completion and is expected to begin commercial operations by the end of 2025, with electricity set to be exported to Vietnam, Savannakhet Radio reported. Located across Phin and Nong districts, the project has a planned installed capacity of 300...

Sekong Province Offers LAK 50 Million, University Placement for Outstanding Students

Students in Sekong Province who graduate from grade 12 with a red diploma in...

Chao Anouvong Stadium Renovation on Track for Late 2026 Completion

The renovation of Vientiane’s Chao Anouvong Stadium is on track and is expected to...

New Cross-Border Infrastructure Project to Strengthen Connectivity in Southern Laos

Authorities in Attapeu have officially launched construction of a major infrastructure project designed to...

Asian Development Bank Funds USD 41M for Primary Healthcare in Laos

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 41 million financing package to...

Lao Govt Keen on Promoting Digital Transformation Via Blockchain Technology

The government of Laos has expressed its support for developing the country's digital technology to advance its economy and society. Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone spoke...

Volatile Baht Predicted in 2023 Amidst Political and Financial Uncertainties

A new financial outlook released on Tuesday said that the Baht has become increasingly volatile, which has also affected foreign investment in Thailand. A...

Authorities Green Light Lao Dance Sport Federation

The Ministry of Education and Sports in Laos has officially recognized the newly-established Lao Dance Sport Federation to promote competitive dancing in Laos. Before the...

Laos, Malaysia Ink Deal to Collaborate on Clean Electricity

Electricite du Laos and TNB Power Generation Sdn Bhd (TNB Genco) signed an MoU on Thursday to explore energy investment collaborations in renewable energy...

Laos-China Railway Opens Ticket Office at Khamsavath Station

The Laos-China Railway launched its new ticket reservation office last week at the soon-to-be operational Khamsavath station in the capital city of Vientiane. After the...

Lao President: Laos-China Railway an Opportunity, Not a Debt Trap

Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith spoke out about the Laos-China Railway and the country's debt burden at the Nikkei Future of Asia conference. In an interview...