China is now one of the largest investors in the hydropower sector in Laos, engaging in about half of the total number of hydropower projects in the Southeast Asian nation.
Category: Laos
Measures imposed to control public debt
The provision of the law is seen as an effort to end the chronic problem in which many state departments have previously carried out various state development projects without approval from the parliament and the government.
Connectivity, Transport Keys to Unlocking Laos’ Growth Potential While “Navigating Uncertainty”: WB
A complex and fast-changing world and a stronger US dollar on the back of interest rate rises could make for a rough or productive ride for business, investors and the economy.
Tigers forever: a wildlife hike in north-east Laos
A guided trek on Mount Forever helps protect endangered tigers and reveals an exotic array of other, less elusive, wildlife
The train of opportunities as Laos builds rail link with China
However, a key question being asked by the public, scholars and policymakers is whether Laos will truly benefit from serving as a regional land bridge?
Japan pledges 900 mil. yen for Laos bomb removal
An estimated 80 million bombs dropped by the U.S. military in the 1960s and 1970s remain throughout the Southeast Asian country.
Laos ceases search operations of people still missing after July dam collapse
The search can resume if there is evidence indicating that there could be missing persons somewhere.
Saving Mekong forests must remain a focus for slowing climate change
As the IPCC readies its Special Report Global Warming at 1.5 °C, world leading scientists warn forest protection is paramount. How will the Mekong Region respond? Ask China.
Laos’ Nam Ha Protected Area named among Asia’s top 10 eco-tourism destinations
Nam Ha is a national protected area in northern Luang Namtha province. This mostly forested park is home to a variety of ethnic groups and diverse animal and plant species.