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Andritz Hydro to Supply Nam Theun 1

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Andritz Hydro is to supply electromechanical equipment for the Nam Theun 1 hydropower project in Lao PDR in a contract awarded by Phonesack Group Limited.

Andritz’s scope of supply for the project comprises design, manufacturing and the supply of the complete electromechanical equipment, including three vertical Francis turbines with a total output of around 670MW, model test, generators, governors, automation system, main transformer, medium- and low-voltage switchgears, power and control cables, fire protection system, 500kV GIS (Gas Insulated Switchgear), the main inlet valve, mechanical auxiliaries, installation supervision and commissioning.

Nam Theun 1 is a hydropower storage scheme using the water from the Nam Kading River. It is a major project of the Lao and Thai Power development plan and will strongly contribute to the grid stability in both countries. Electricity will be supplied to Lao and Thailand by dedicated transmission lines. Commercial operation is scheduled to start by the end of 2020.

Andritz has previously successfully supplied hydropower equipment for Huay Ho, Nam Theun 2, Theun Hinboun and Nam Lik over the last few years in Lao.

Source: Water Power Magazine

Appeal Won Against Laos Government Sets New Standards For Both SARS

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Sanum Investments, a Macau-based American company, recently appealed against the Laos government in a case judged by the Singapore International Arbitration Center (SIAC). The case resulted in a clarification of the terms concerning the international legal status of the region, specifically its relationship with international agreements signed by the central government of China.

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Vietcombank Proposes Plan For New Lao Subsidiary

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Hanoi – Vietcombank plans to set up a 100 per cent owned subsidiary bank in Laos.

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Malaysia, the 8th Largest Investor in Lao PDR

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Malaysia is now the 8th largest foreign investor in Lao PDR rising from the tenth position in 2010.

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Lao National Teacher’s Day Celebrated in Vientiane

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The private Progress School on Thursday held a ceremony to celebrate the 22nd anniversary of Lao National Teacher’s Day (Oct 7).

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WWF Commends Laos’ Decision to Dismantle Tiger Farms

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The intention by the Government of Laos to phase out its tiger farms — announced at the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to CITES (CoP17) last week in Johannesburg, South Africa — is a major step in fighting the illegal wildlife trade, the WWF said Thursday. 

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Gov’t Development Plan Emphasizes Poverty Reduction, Food Security, Nutrition

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The Social-Economic Development Plan 2017 will focus on poverty reduction, food security and nutrition along with investments in basic infrastructure development in rural areas.

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School Burns in Xayaboury

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A primary School building in Kaengsao village, Paklai district of Xayaboury province, caught fire on Wednesday night after a suspected electrical short circuit, resulting in damages of over 500 million kip.

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