Laos News
Power supply project of China-Laos Railway put into operation The power supply project for the China-Laos Railway was put into operation as the electricity was transmitted from the Khoksaad substation on the outskirts of Lao capital Vientiane to the Vientiane South Traction Substation of the China-Laos Railway on Sunday. The power supply project for the […]
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Vientiane-Hanoi expressway under study, say both Laos and Vietnam governments The Lao and Vietnamese governments are considering the feasibility of building an expressway linking Vientiane to Hanoi, with assistance from the government of Japan. According to the Department of Roads under Laos’ Ministry of Public Works and Transport, the ministry has been working on the […]
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Mitsubishi invests in Laos wind farm project, biggest in Southeast Asia SEE ALSO: Mitsubishi to invest in 600-MW wind project in southern Laos’ provinces of Sekong and Attapeu Japanese trading house Mitsubishi Corp. has invested in a massive wind power plant project in Laos to deliver electricity to Vietnam, in what would be the biggest […]
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Laos locks down capital Vientiane for two weeks due to Covid-19 case surge Laos has locked down its capital Vientiane and banned travel between Covid-hit provinces, as cases hit a record high. By March this year, Laos had reported fewer than 60 cases — though the low number was due in part to limited testing. […]
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Bangkok to China by railway before the end of the decade There are several developments in the ultimate plan to link Bangkok to China by railway before the end of the decade. The China – Laos railway is due to open on the Laotian National Day December 2nd in 12 weeks. The 420 kilometer route […]
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Thailand’s Nong Khai plans for rail link with China New depot taking shape to handle increased trade once Laos-China line opens in December The Rail Transport Department has unveiled a plan to develop areas in Nong Khai to prepare for a rail connection with Laos as Thailand gears up for more trade with China along […]
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CK Power moves forward with planned 1,285 megawatts Xayaburi hydroelectric power plant in Laos CK Power Plc (CKP), a power generation arm of CH Karnchang Plc, is going ahead with its feasibility study to build a hydroelectric power plant near Luang Prabang on the Mekong River in northern Laos following a delay caused by the […]
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Laos Pushes Ahead With Large Dam Projects Despite Uncertainty of Thailand’s Power Purchases Thailand, the major buyer of Lao power, says decision will turn on need, industrial production, and prices. The Lao government is pushing ahead with more hydroelectric dams despite uncertainty about Thailand’s willingness to purchase the electricity they generate, Lao officials and others […]
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Laos’ PTL Holding to manage Vietnam’s Vung Ang seaport in Ha Tinh province A major Lao business group – PTL Holding Company Limited – (PTLH) is set to assume management of the Vung Ang seaport in Vietnam’s central Ha Tinh province in November, a company representative has said. The company’s management of the sea trade […]
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Lao government approves 02 December 2021 date for opening rail line from China The Lao government has approved Dec 2 as the launch date for the official opening of the railway line linking the country with China. The decision was made in a cabinet meeting on Tuesday to celebrate Laos National Day, the Vientiane Times […]
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