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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 in the Universal Periodic Review (UPR), but fundamental rights issues remain unresolved, especially regarding disappearances and expression. Speaking at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Vice-Chairman of the...

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...

Laos Seeks Solutions to Address New United States Tariff Hikes

Laos' exports to the United States are expected to face significant impacts following the...

Japan Honors Sonexay Siphandone with Order of the Rising Sun

On 29 April, the Japanese government announced that Grand Cordon of the Order of...

Government of Laos Seeks Way Out of Fuel Crisis

The Government of Laos is seeking solutions to the fuel crisis, including finding ways to access the foreign currency desperately needed to bail out...

Vientiane Province Closes Tourist Sites Around Nam Ngum Reservoir

Tourism sites around the Nam Ngum Reservoir will be closed to visitors for 18 months due to a development project in Keooudom District, Vientiane...

Laos Fuel Crisis Nears Breaking Point as Vientiane Capital Runs Dry

Motorists in the nation's capital queued for hours yesterday in the hope of filling up their tanks before pumps ran dry. Provinces across the country...

Nam Ngum 4 Hydropower Project 90% Complete

The Nam Ngum 4 Hydropower Project in Xieng Khouang province is now 90% complete, valued at over USD 760 million.  KPL reports that Xieng Khouang,...

National Assembly Passes Resolution On Fuel Price Stabilization Measures

The National Assembly of Laos has passed a resolution to reduce the excise tax on fuels in order to attempt to avert a fuel...

Covid and Conflict Complicate Fruit Supply Across Southeast Asia

China’s zero-Covid policy for imports has disrupted the Thai exportation of durian crops, while coffee farmers in Vietnam have resorted to growing avocados and...