Category: Laos
Lao Authorities Arrest Woman for Criticizing Flood Relief Efforts on Facebook
A woman in Laos was arrested last week on charges of defaming the country after she posted criticism on Facebook of the slow government response to severe floods in the country’s southern provinces.
Kingdom okays 2,400MW power purchase from Laos
Cambodia will buy exclusive power from two coal-fired power plants in Laos.
Laos hydropower plant begins operation
The Nam Ngiep 1 project will export most of its electricity to Thailand, but also serve the domestic market.
Start of Latest Mekong Dam brings ecological “Tipping Point’
Critics of the 1,285-megawatt Xayaburi hydropower dam in northern Laos fear recent upgrades to the controversial project won’t be enough to save the Mekong River from ecological damage.
Are Laos’ Land-Linking Dreams a Risky Bet?
The Lao government aspires to gain centrality in the Greater Mekong Subregion via new infrastructure; but at what price?
Japan trade group promotes Lao SEZs
The four targeted zones are the Pakse-Japan SME SEZ, Savan Park, Saysettha Development Zone and the Vientiane Industrial and Trade Area (Vita Park).