United States-based Stonepeak has raised USD3.3 billion for its Stonepeak Asia Infrastructure Fund, surpassing its initial target of USD3 billion. The firm’s maiden infrastructure fund for the Asia-Pacific region saw demand from...
Read MoreThe Government of Laos has announced plans to upgrade Nong Khang Airport in the Houaphanh province into an international airport. The facility was previously funded and built by the Government of Vietnam The build-transfer (BT)...
Read MoreThe Laos Xekong 4 Power Company Limited (XK4) and the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) have jointly signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for the Xekong 4A and 4B Hydroelectric Power Project in Laos. The...
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Vietnam Electricity (EVN) has submitted a proposal to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) to...
Read MoreUPC Renewable Energy and NASENG-WAYO Renewable Resource Development and Investment will launch a feasibility study for a planned wind farm and a 500 kV substation for electricity transmission in Savannakhet, Laos. The substation...
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The Government of Laos has installed the first 600 MW turbine in the Monsoon Wind Power Project....
Read MoreThe China-Laos Railway has commenced a cross-border tourist service from Beijing to Vientiane. The train departs from Beijing Fengtai Railway Station and travels along the Beijing-Guangzhou and Shanghai-Kunming train lines with...
Read MoreVietnam-based Green and Smart Mobility JSC. (GSM) will launch an electric taxi service in Laos by the end of 2023. The fleet will consist of up to 1,000 electric vehicles (EVs), including VF 5 Plus and VF e34 models. ...
Read MoreVietnam Electricity (EVN) will spend USD45.26 million to connect a power plant in Laos with the national grid in an effort to facilitate the cross-border import of electricity. The 45-km-long line will connect the Monsoon wind...
Read MoreGulf Energy Development Public Limited Company and China Datang Overseas Investment Company (CDTO) have signed a tariff memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) for the...
Read MoreChina General Nuclear Power Group (CGN) has signed a project development agreement with the Government of Laos for the development of a renewable energy (RE) base in the country. The base will have wind, solar, hydro and energy...
Read MoreThe Ministry of Planning and Investment and Xaysana Energy Sole Company Limited have signed a Project Development Agreement (PDA) to conduct feasibility studies for the Nam E-moun 1 and Nam E-moun 2 hydropower projects in Laos....
Read MorePassenger service on the Laos-Vietnam Railway is expected to commence in 2028. The Petroleum Trading Lao Public Company (PTL) in cooperation with Yooshin Engineering Corporation and Korea National Railway will conduct a detailed...
Read MoreLao National Railway State Enterprise (LNRE) has signed a memorandum of collaboration (MoC) with Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) to improve cross-border railway operations in Laos and Malaysia. The agreement will allow...
Read MoreA joint venture (JV) comprising Deo Ca Group and Petroleum Trading Lao Public Company have proposed to develop a 103-km-long railway link between Ha Tinh and Quang Binh provinces in Vietnam with Laos’ border. The project is...
Read MoreMalaysia-based Gentari Sdn Bhd and Singapore-based Sembcorp Industries Limited have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to partner on developing clean energy capacity in Southeast Asia. The partners will explore potential...
Read MoreSUSI Partners has achieved a final close of USD120 million for its Southeast Asia-focused energy transition fund (SAETF). The fund has attracted commitments from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), Dutch development...
Read MoreVietnam Electricity Group (EVN) has announced plans to increase energy imports from China and Laos to meet supply shortages and increasing demands over the summer. EVN has explored all available energy sources including diesel...
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Construction has started on the 600 MW Monsoon cross-border wind project in Laos. This is set to...
Read MoreConstruction on the Laos-Vietnam railway will commence by the end of 2023 or by the start of 2024 at the latest. Petroleum Trading Lao Public Company (PetroTrade), the developer, has concluded the feasibility study of the...
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