Category: Laos
Laos hydropower plant begins operation
The Nam Ngiep 1 project will export most of its electricity to Thailand, but also serve the domestic market.
Start of Latest Mekong Dam brings ecological “Tipping Point’
Critics of the 1,285-megawatt Xayaburi hydropower dam in northern Laos fear recent upgrades to the controversial project won’t be enough to save the Mekong River from ecological damage.
Are Laos’ Land-Linking Dreams a Risky Bet?
The Lao government aspires to gain centrality in the Greater Mekong Subregion via new infrastructure; but at what price?
Japan trade group promotes Lao SEZs
The four targeted zones are the Pakse-Japan SME SEZ, Savan Park, Saysettha Development Zone and the Vientiane Industrial and Trade Area (Vita Park).
Gold mining operation kicks off in Xaysomboun
As part of the gold mining development project, the company will seek permission to establish the Lao People’s Bank to provide loans to local people and farmers in the project area.