Electricity rates have sparked debate once again, with a new adjustment to be made for use between 151 – 461 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per month during the Covid-19 period.
Vientiane Capital to Unravel Tangled Wires
Vientiane Capital authorities have vowed to untangle the mess of cables and wires spread across the streets in a bid to improve the city’s image.
Vientiane to Vang Vieng Expressway 70% Complete
Construction of an expressway linking Vientiane to Vang Vieng is now 70 percent complete and is expected to be ready for use at the end of this year.
Vang Vieng Clamps Down on Noisy Visitors
Authorities in Vang Vieng district have urged holidaymakers to cease playing loud music and to follow measures for the prevention of Covid-19.
Government Appoints New EDL Director
A new director has been appointed to head Électricité du Laos, the state enterprise that owns and operates electricity transmission and distribution in Laos.
Laos Declares Victory Over Covid-19
The government of Laos has declared victory over Covid-19 following the discharge of all 19 confirmed cases from hospital, with no new cases for 59 days.
Vietnam to Resume Flights to Safe Countries Including Laos
Vietnam is to resume flights between countries that have been free of Covid-19 cases for 30 days, with Laos in a list of priority destinations.
All 19 Covid-19 Patients in Laos Have Fully Recovered
All 19 Covid-19 patients in Laos have now recovered from the virus, with the final patient discharged from hospital today.