Nanning, Guangxi, China: Joint efforts in building the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road are very important for friendly cooperation and development between China and ASEAN.
Eight Priorities to Provide Lasting Benefits for ASEAN Community Building: Minister
The eight priority deliverables determined under Laos’ ASEAN Chairmanship this year will yield longlasting benefits in pushing forward the realisation of the ASEAN Community Vision 2025 and regional development, a minister has said.
Japan Supplies Safe Water to Homes in Laos
Japan, which has one of the world’s highest rates of public water supply coverage, along with good reliability, has been supporting the development of waterworks in Laos.
Forecasters Warn of Strong Winds
Weather forecasters are warning of strong wind gusts and heavy rain across regions of Laos from September 13-15.
Korea Western Power to Build Hydroelectric Power Plant in Laos
South Korea’s public power supplier Korea Western Power Co. announced on Sunday that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly develop a large-scale hydroelectric power plant in Laos with Thailand’s energy company CEWA.
Contract Extended For Poyry to Provide Services For Xayaburi Hydropower in Laos
Xayaburi Power Company and the government of Lao PDR have awarded Poyry an extension to the owner’s engineering services contract for the site supervision of the Xayaburi hydropower plant in Laos.
Chinese Group Wins Major Rail Contract in Laos

China Railway Group has won a $1.2bn contract to build a large section of railway through neighbouring Laos, a crucial step in China’s plan for a continuous rail link all the way south to Singapore.
Obama Lauds Buddhism, Tours Temple During Laos Trip
VIENTIANE, Laos — During his trip to Laos on Tuesday for the East Asia Summit, Barack Obama lauded the Buddhist religion as giving “strength” to its people, and toured a Buddhist temple where he had photo-op with monks.