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EDL-Gen Raises $312m in Dollar Bonds in Thailand

EDL-Generation, the leading electricity producer in Laos, has successfully priced its debut US$312 million (approximately Bt10.8 billion) offering of dollar-denominated bonds in Thailand.

Lao Fashion Week Underway in Vientiane

Lao Fashion Week 2016 kicked off on Monday with the launch of a popup store displaying fashion pieces from participating designers to support the Lao Young Designer project.

Ethnic Culture Park Boat Races Set to Make a Splash

One of the biggest boat racing festivals in Vientiane will take place on the Mekong at the Inpeng Ethnic Culture Park near the Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge at the end of this month.

Checks on Petrol Importers Hit Bureaucratic Snags

Some northern provinces are struggling to carry out inspections of petrol stations and fuel importers as central level officials have not provided them with the necessary documents and information.

Economists Predict Laos-South Korea Economic Boom

Lao economists are optimistic that economic cooperation between Laos and Republic of Korea will surge after eight cooperation documents were signed by the two countries last week.

Laos Sets Ambitious Education Goals for 2020

Laos has set a goal for everyone aged 15-35 to complete the equivalent of lower secondary schooling by 2020, according to a government minister.

Vientiane Road Accident Injuries Spike this Month

The number of road accident victims being treated at Mittaphab Hospital has increased this month coinciding with the 28th and 29th ASEAN Summits, a doctor has said.

CCTV Upgrade 20 Percent Complete

Work to improve and install Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) systems along roads in the capital is now more than 20 percent complete, according to the Ministry of Public Security.