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Laos Begins Transition to Underground Power, Communication Cables

Laos has launched a new infrastructure project aimed at relocating internet, communication, and low-voltage electricity cables underground. The move is expected to improve public safety, reduce outages, and better organize the country’s utility network. For years, Laos has faced challenges with its electricity infrastructure, including frequent power outages, storm-damaged utility...

Renovation of Vientiane’s Sithong Road to Be Completed by Year-End

Vientiane’s popular Sithong Road, connecting Route 13 North and ASEAN Road, is undergoing a...

United Nations Rights Review Applauds Laos’ Engagement but Flags Deep Concerns

On 29 April, the United Nations Human Rights Council commended Laos for collaborative participation...

Celebrating 15 Years of Success: Nam Theun 2 Gala Dinner

On 30 April, Nam Theun 2 Power Company celebrated its 15th anniversary of operation...

Thailand Urges Laos to Reconsider Sanakham Hydropower Dam Location

Thailand has formally called on Laos to reconsider the proposed location of the Sanakham...

New Bank of Laos Governor: Mismanagement of Foreign Currency Rife

Newly-appointed Governor of the Bank of Laos, Mr. Bounleua Sinxayvoravong, addressed the National Assembly about the challenges and difficulties faced by the nation in...

Laos Government Bonds Selling Fast

The Government of Laos has successfully sold half of the savings bonds it issued earlier this month in just eight days. According to a statement...

Vang Vieng Expressway Pegs Tolls to US Dollar

Tolls on the Vientiane to Vang Vieng Expressway will be pegged to the US dollar from 1 July, according to an announcement by the...

Southeast Asian MPs Urge ASEAN Economic Ministers to Immediately Tackle Food Crisis

As food and fuel prices rise alarmingly around the world, Southeast Asian legislators are pressing their countries' economic ministers to hold an emergency summit...

PM: 700 Million Liters of Fuel Smuggled into Laos Every Year

Over 700 million liters of fuel is smuggled into Laos every year according to Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh. Vientiane Times reports that the Prime Minister...

Government of Laos to Value State Assets

The Government of Laos is considering engaging an international consulting firm to determine the value of state assets, particularly those pertaining to natural resources. Vientiane...