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Major Infrastructure Push Targets Road, Rail, and Waterway Upgrades in Laos

Laos has launched a five-year strategic roadmap to modernize its national transport system, with a focus on upgrading roads, bridges, railways, and waterways.  Key projects include the Laos–Vietnam and Vientiane–Champasack railway lines. The plan aims to enhance regional connectivity, facilitate cross-border trade, and support sustainable urban development. Major Infrastructure Projects On 24...

Plans Advance for New Vientiane-Nong Khai Railway Bridge

Laos, Thailand, and China are discussing plans to advance the construction of a new...

Northern Laos Braces for Heavy Rains as Typhoon Kajiki Prompts Railway Halt

Laos is preparing for severe weather as Typhoon Kajiki, one of the strongest storms...

Tripartite Cooperation Accelerates: Promoting Logistics and Tourism along the China-Laos-Thailand Railway

A press conference convened in Thailand's Khon Kaen on 14 July to promote the...

Laos Begins Compensation Process for Railway-Affected Residents

The Lao government has begun compensating residents whose land and property have been affected...

THAILAND: Contract Signing for Three-Airport High-Speed Rail Expected in July After Five-Year Delay

Thailand’s high-speed rail project connecting Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi, and U-Tapao airports is set to finally move forward, with the signing of the revised contract...

Laos-China Railway Hits New Milestone as Cargo Value Soars Past USD 1.4 Billion

The Laos-China Railway has notched up another milestone in its rapid expansion, transporting more than 2.48 million tones of goods worth over CNY 10 billion...

At Least 15 University Students Die in Malaysia Bus Accident

AFP - At least 15 people were killed when a bus carrying university students smashed into a minivan in northern Malaysia early Monday, local...

Laos, Malaysia Open New Rail-Sea Trade Corridor

Laos and Malaysia have launched a new trade corridor to improve regional logistics and strengthen economic ties, providing a direct route from Laos to...

Vietnam’s Vingroup Eyes Multi-Million Dollar High-Speed Rail Project

AFP - Vietnam's biggest conglomerate, Vingroup, said Friday it had submitted a proposal to build the country's multi-billion-dollar high-speed railway from Hanoi to Ho...

Cassava Exports from Laos Surge as Railway Boosts Trade Efficiency

Cassava exports from Laos have grown significantly in early 2025, thanks to increased shipments along the Laos-China Railway.  In the first five months this year,...