The country urgently needs revenue from mining to address high inflation and economic challenges, but this necessity is putting pressure on natural resources
Ekaphone Phouthonesy is a Laos-based journalist at Vientiane Times.
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Calls mount for a flood warning system in Laos
Flash floods in Laos due to unpredictable water levels lead to calls for a warning system to help people and local businesses prevent losses
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Laos looks to renewables as inflation hits energy prices
The country dubbed the ‘battery of Asia’ is turning to solar and other renewable energy sources to supply affordable power.
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What does the data tell us about electricity pricing in Laos?
Through a variety of data sources an evidence-based picture of electricity pricing and the electricity-generation business in Laos is revealed.