Category: Laos
China’s US$7 billion railway to be in service in 2021
The financing terms have raised concerns among developing nations of being pushed into a debt trap, as debtors may find themselves saddled with large borrowings that would take a long time to repay.
Villagers in Laos refuse dam developer’s compensation
An estimated 125 of 624 families from seven villages in Vienthong district of central Laos’ are refusing to make way for the Nam Theun 1 hydroelectric dam project already under construction.
Electricity agency, Laos renew PPAs
Thailand has signed total PPAs to buy 6,000MW of power from Laos, as the Laotian government is studying the feasibility of the 1,600 MW Mekong-Luang Prabang hydroelectric project.
Laos supports Mekong-Lancang cooperation, a bright future expected
Laos will do everything it can to help the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) deliver as many tangible benefits as possible to the people of the Mekong region.
Pollution at hazardous levels in Vientiane
Wildfires in Laos and neighbouring countries are causing dangerous levels of air pollution in many regions of Laos, especially in the capital.
Lao Government Slaps Wrists of 7 Vientiane Officials for Public Project Fraud
“Why is Asia Pacific making little to no progress in its anti-corruption efforts? One of the reasons is an overall weakening of democratic institutions and political rights,” Transparency International said in January.