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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...

Cambodia Looking Into Railway Connection with Laos

A Cambodian delegation has arrived in Laos to explore the possibility of connecting Cambodia and Laos via a railway line. Members of the Cambodia Logistics...

Lasting Laos: Reopening the Country to Sustainable Tourism

The "Lasting Laos" campaign and the SUSTOUR Laos Project are working with local businesses to encourage sustainable tourism and help the Lao economy recover...

Nam Tha 1 Hydropower Station Successfully Sends Power to China

China and Laos have attained two-way transmission of power for the first time since a grid link project between the two countries was initiated...

Singapore Hungry for Electricity from Laos

Laos will shortly begin supplying Singapore with electricity under the Laos-Thailand-Malaysia-Singapore Power Integration Project (LTMS-PIP). Vientiane Times reported on Monday that a total of 100...

Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare Raises Minimum Wage

The Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare will raise the minimum wage for low-skilled workers amid the rising cost of living in Laos. According...

Laos Sells, Dissolves, and Reforms State Enterprises

Laos has begun selling shares in its state enterprises to local investors as part of reforms expected to unburden the state amid economic woes. A...