Lao morning news for April 29

Govts sign Thai-Lao rail deal Thailand, China, and Laos have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) on the development of a rail line between Nong Khai and Vientiane in Laos, which forms part of China’s […]

Govts sign Thai-Lao rail deal Thailand, China, and Laos have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) on the development of a rail line between Nong Khai and Vientiane in Laos, which forms part of China’s […]

Cabinet agrees to lower electricity price, orders action to strengthen economy The government cabinet has agreed to revise the electricity unit price structure to lower the cost of electricity, as an incentive to boost investment […]

Infrastructure Development To Keep Laos Economy Growing Despite Headwinds, World Bank Says Global economic headwinds are impacting on the East Asia Pacific, yet large infrastructure projects are still expected to accelerate economic growth in Laos, […]

Feasibility study begins on Xekong’s Nam Pagnou dam in Laos The government has authorised a local energy developer to conduct a feasibility study of the Nam Pagnou (Lower) Hydropower Project in Xekong province. — ANN/ […]

Thailand to ink deal on Thai-Lao line Thailand will sign a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) on the Nong Khai-Vientiane Railway Connecting Line with China and Laos later this week at the second Belt and Road […]

Champassak appeals for help after 22 houses gutted by fire Champassak provincial authorities are continuing their appeal for money and construction equipment urgently needed by people in Naphoukham village, Xanasomboun district, after 22 houses were […]

37 Killed In Road Accidents During Pi Mai Lao Celebration Traffic Police have reported 37 people were killed and over 532 injured during the celebration of Pi Mai Lao or Lao New Year B.E. 2562, […]

IFC and Lao PDR’s Ministry of Energy and Mines partner to boost private sector investment IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and Lao PDR’s Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM) have signed a […]

Laos’ trash problem is an ecological time bomb, here’s how it can course-correct In Laos, newly-empowered consumers are basking in the benefits of the polymer industry without knowing the consequences of their consumption on marine […]

Bomb-Clearing Efforts in Laos Slow Due to Shortage of Funds Programs set up in Laos to clear unexploded ordnance left over from heavy U.S. bombing during the Vietnam War are being hindered by shortfalls of […]

Laos, China, Thailand agree to speed up work on regional rail link Authorities in Laos, China and Thailand have agreed to speed up the construction of railways to link the three countries, a Lao minister […]

EU Join Forces With UNICEF To Improve Nutrition In Phongsaly A delegation led by European Union Ambassador to the Lao PDR, Leo Faber and UNICEF Representative, Octavian Bivol, on Monday started a four-day visit to […]