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$400MN spending hike for High Speed Rail across the Mekong

To construct tracks, electrical and mechanical systems, acquire electric trains, and train personnel all led and financed by China.

Supporting green and climate-resilient infrastructure projects and rebuilding regional cooperation through the Greater #Mekong sub-region.

Proposal to share data discussed at second virtual meeting of Joint Working Group on Lancang-Mekong water resources last week.

Compared to Asean’s troubles in the South China Sea, the Mekong issues have not attained a “regional” status to be discussed by Asean member states.

Large power sources such as coal, gas and LNG thermal to increase by 30,000MW and wind and solar power by 50,000MW.

Germany will be phasing out its bilateral development cooperation in Laos, os the aim is to complete all projects within the agreed timeframe.

Developed through numerous rounds of national and regional consultations with hydropower developers, interested stakeholders.

Sea grass, coral reefs and undersea rock formations in Thailand’s four southern coastal provinces are now legally protected.