Lao Morning News For June 5

Private sector urged to get involved with infrastructure development
Infrastructure development under the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model is taking shape in Laos as the government requires huge capital investment to improve road networks and other facilities.
— Vientiane Times

Phu Bia Mining Expects to Produce 90, 000 Tonnes This Year
Phu Bia Mining Company’s Phu Kham Copper-Gold Operation expects to produce and export 90, 000 tonnes of copper in concentrated form this year.
— Lao News Agency

Laos, China take on development study for rural electricity plan
Lao and Chinese companies will jointly undertake a development study for a rural electrification plan aiming to achieve the government’s goal to expand power access to rural and remote areas.
— Vientiane Times

Laos, Hungary to Enhance Bilateral Cooperation
The governments of the Lao PDR and Hungary have agreed to enhance their existing bilateral relations and cooperation to a deeper level to improve cooperation in the new era.
— Lao News Agency

Central bank warns against PS Lao’s illegal fundraising
The Bank of the Lao PDR has once again warned members of the public to be aware of illegal fundraising by PS Lao Enterprise, saying the company has employed various tactics to mobilise money from people unlawfully.
— Vientiane Times

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