Singaporean photographer Huiying Ore captures the reality of small Laotian communities that lie in a state of abandonment in the wake of failed Chinese investment projects.
Category: Laos
Authorities claim nearly 80% of China-Lao Railway Project complete
Laos and China say the railway will serve as a key piece of infrastructure for the economic corridor between the two countries and help boost trade, investment and tourism.
Dangerous dams: Laos and the curse of hydroelectric gold
Environmental groups have been warning of the risks of having so many hydropower projects. Investigators head to the south of the country, where the subject of dams remains taboo.
Thai NGOs Speak Out Against Proposed Dam in Laos
A new dam planned for construction on the Mekong River in Laos is causing great concern for environmental NGOs from Thailand.
Flooding in Laos’ Southern Provinces Displaces 100,000, Kills at Least 28
More than 580,000 people have been impacted and at least 28 have died in floods caused by heavy rains over the past two weeks in Laos’ southern provinces
limate change adds a new dimension to Laos’ UXO challenges
Limited resources to rapidly respond to the unexploded ordnance crises that emerge as a result of natural disasters, such as flooding, that are becoming more frequent due to climate change.
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.