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.
Xayaboury Approves Small Hydropower Plants for Study
Xayaboury provincial authorities have given approval for the private sector to consider eight small hydropower projects as part of efforts to increase provincial electricity supply and sale.
Foreign Media Spotlight ASEAN Summits’ Positive Outcomes
Foreign media have highlighted the successful outcomes of the 28th and 29th ASEAN Summits and related meetings held in Vientiane last week, which pave the way for development with the countries involved.
Over 700 People Die in Eight Months of Traffic Accidents
Over 700 people were killed in road accidents around the country over the eight months from January to August 2016.
Laos to Benefit from Extra Indian Funding for Scientific Research
Laos will benefit from the ASEAN-India Science and Technology Development Fund (AISTDF) provided by the Indian government, following a substantial increase in funding.
US Pushes for Closer Ties with Laos
The United States is keen to strengthen its ties with Laos in areas ranging from politics to economics and socio-cultural affairs, based on mutual respect and benefits.
