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Laos Launches Commercial Operations of Southeast Asia’s Largest Wind Farm

Laos launched its first wind power project on 22 August.   The 600-megawatt Monsoon Wind Power Project is Southeast Asia’s largest onshore wind farm and Asia’s first cross-border renewable energy venture. It’s now begun supplying electricity to Vietnam Electricity (EVN). Strategic Location and Scale Spanning two southern provinces, Dak Cheung District in Sekong...

Vietnam to Evacuate 300,000 as Typhoon Kajiki Nears

AFP - On 24 August, Vietnam announced it plans to evacuate more than 300,000...

Laos Recognizes Ho Chi Minh Trail Sites as National Heritage

Laos has officially recognized the Phou Luang–Ho Chi Minh Trail sites on its territory...

Vietnamese Man Arrested for Trafficking 16 into Laos

Vietnamese authorities arrested 26-year-old Ly Van Sang on 17 August for human trafficking after...

Over 500 Lao-Registered Cars Overstay in Vietnam

Vietnamese authorities have reported that over 500 Lao-registered vehicles, including luxury models, have overstayed...

Vietnam Abolishes Death Penalty for Spying, Anti-state Activities

AFP - Vietnam has abolished the death penalty for eight crimes, including espionage, graft, and attempting to overthrow the government, state media said on...

Vietnam Parliament Approves Raising Alcohol Tax to 90 Percent by 203

On 14 June, Vietnam’s parliament passed legislation to increase the special consumption tax on beer and strong alcoholic beverages to 90 percent by 2031,...

Vietnam Lawmakers Approve Merging Provinces, Slashing Nearly 80,000 Jobs

AFP - Vietnam's National Assembly on 12 June approved plans to merge provinces and cities, slashing nearly 80,000 state jobs, as part of major...

Laos to Upgrade National Road No. 12 in 2025, Enhancing Thailand-Vietnam-China Trade Link

Laos will begin upgrading National Road No. 12 in late 2025. The project, expected to take around 30 months, aims to improve the 147-kilometer...

Vietnam Abolishes Two-Child Policy Amid Declining Birth Rate

Vietnam has officially ended its long-standing two-child policy as the country grapples with a falling birth rate and a rapidly ageing population. On 3 June,...

Vietnam to Introduce Lao Language in General Education Near Border Areas

Vietnam will begin offering Lao as one of eight foreign languages in its general education curriculum, starting with a pilot program in schools located...