The Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL) is intensifying efforts to tackle corruption and internal mismanagement after inspection teams uncovered 181 cases of embezzlement and misappropriation between 2021 and 2025, resulting in losses of LAK 66.86 billion (USD 3 million).
Alarmingly, only 22.96 percent of these funds have been recovered,...
An MRC governance meeting has agreed to a new indicative date to conclude the prior consultation process of the 684-megawatt Sanakham dam.
The decision by...
The second phase of a flood protection embankment along the Mekong River in Vientiane Capital is to commence next month.
The eight-kilometer embankment will commence...
The Konteun-Huaykeo Bridge, which spans the Mekong River to link Bokeo and Xayaboury provinces is more than 66 percent complete.
Bokeo newspaper reports that Head...
Singapore is to trial the import of electricity from Laos via Thailand and Malaysia following an agreement between Keppel Electric and Electricite du Laos...
Authorities in Vientiane Capital have admitted that many schools and students face difficulties accessing or using online learning facilities.
KPL reports that low internet penetration...