Annual electricity imports from China and Laos are expected to increase to 3,000 megawatt (MW) by 2025 and 5,000 MW by 2030 from the current about 1,000 MW
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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.
Using Geospatial Technology and Earth Observations to Monitor and Forecast Drought in Vietnam and Address Agricultural Productivity Impacts
Recently, Vietnam has been contending with droughts and resulting damages, especially in 2015 when it suffered heavy losses, especially in rice crop yields.
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.
Rising pollution a major concern for Vietnam’s parents
The number of cases of respiratory infections in children has grown from 2-3 percent to 10 percent.
Mekong Delta sees slow progress in upgrade of trading households into companies
The delta has nearly one million trading households, or almost a fifth of the country’s total number, which contribute a great deal to the region’s economic development.
Thai Cabinet gives nod to 3-airport, high-speed rail contract
Local residents to be affected by the high-speed train development project called for the government to disclose details of the joint venture contract and give locals a say in the project.