Category: Laos
Survivors of Lao dam collapse want to grow rice, not bananas on compensatory land
Survivors of Laos’ worst flooding in decades are at odds with the government after land they were promised in compensation was granted to a Chinese-backed firm to grow bananas.
Laos can ‘manage’ debt to China, PM insists
“The observers who have concern for Laos in terms of debt repayment … may not have enough or sufficient information on how the government assesses those projects,” says Laotian Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith.
Laos, China sign deal on northern provinces business development
This will facilitate the private sectors of Laos and China to focus on developing industry in various parts of the northern provinces to take advantage of the Laos-China railway and the new expressway.
Lao Authorities Allow Chinese Firm to Plant on Land Promised to Dam Collapse Survivors
Authorities cleared the land three months ago so victims of the disaster would be able to grow crops, but the authorities recently allowed a Chinese investor to plant bananas.
Lao Dam Collapse Due to Use of Soil: Water Experts
Laos couldn’t disclose its findings “because they are in the process of negotiating with the South Korean government about what information should or should not be released to the public.”