Category: Laos

Laos-China Railway Marks Fourth Anniversary with Record Growth The Laos-China Railway (LCR) marked four years of operation on 3 December, highlighting its transformative role in turning Laos from a “landlocked” nation into a “land-linked” regional transport hub since its launch in 2021. The railway, as part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), has transported […]

Third tunnel on new line between Den Chai in Phrae and Chiang Khong at the Lao border in North Thailand nearing completion Work on the Song Tunnel, which lies on the new railway line currently under construction between Den Chai in Phrae and Chiang Khong at the Lao border, is about 90% complete, according to […]

Cross-border road in Nakhon Phanom nears completion, supporting economic zone Thailand’s Department of Rural Roads (DRR) anticipates opening road for public use early next year NAKHON PHANOM — A key road linking an aircraft maintenance centre with a major border wholesale trade hub near the Third Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge is now 90% complete and expected […]

Thailand longs for rail link with China Ambitious infrastructure plan faces major delays As Thailand and China continue their long-standing collaboration on the Bangkok-Nong Khai high-speed rail project, public sentiment in Thailand remains a mix of anticipation and frustration. The ambitious infrastructure plan, which aims to connect major cities in Thailand with China’s advanced rail […]

Fifth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge, connecting Thailand’s Bueng Kan province and Laos’ Bolikhamxay province, to open in December 2025 Thailand and Laos are set to inaugurate the Fifth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge in December, marking a new milestone in regional transport and economic cooperation. The countries are also moving forward with building a new Mekong railway bridge […]

Major Infrastructure Push Targets Road, Rail, and Waterway Upgrades in Laos Laos has launched a five-year strategic roadmap to modernize its national transport system, with a focus on upgrading roads, bridges, railways, and waterways. Key projects include the Laos–Vietnam and Vientiane–Champasack railway lines. The plan aims to enhance regional connectivity, facilitate cross-border trade, and support […]

Thailand’s PSG Corporation makes move into energy, natural resources PSG Corporation (PSGC), an integrated construction services provider, is accelerating its diversification into energy and natural resources, with the aim of becoming a regional leader with annual revenue of 20–30 billion baht by 2035. “PSGC is leveraging growth opportunities across the CLMV [Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and […]

High hopes for fifth Thai-Lao bridge linking Bueng Kan and Bolikhamxay with December 2025 opening scheduled The fifth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge, connecting Bueng Kan province in northeastern Thailand with Bolikhamxay province in Laos, is scheduled to open by the end of this year. The project could expand cross-border trade between the two countries by at […]