Laos has proposed three additional Mekong River bridge links with Thailand as part of a joint project to foster closer ties between the two countries.
Luxembourg Supports Prosecutors’ Training
The Institute for Legal Support and Technical Assistance (ILSTA) of Luxembourg is extending its support for improvements in the Lao legal sector, including better training for public prosecutors.
East Asia Summit Cements Support for Infrastructure
The East Asia Summit (EAS) leaders have agreed on the need for efficient and sustainable infrastructure development in ASEAN to strengthen trade, investment and service competitiveness in the Asia-Pacific region.
Silk Road to Bring China and ASEAN Closer
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.
