APAC battery storage market shifts toward large-scale deployments
Countries including Australia, India, Japan and the Philippines are driving a major transformation...
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Category: Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR)
J-POWER and Hazama Ando join development of Pak Lay hydropower project in Laos
J-POWER and Hazama Ando have joined the Pak Lay hydropower project in Laos through their joint venture JH International B.V., marking their first hydropower investment in the country. Following an equity transaction completed on...
Read MoreDepartment of Highways opens Nong Khai bypass for Thai–Lao trade
Thailand’s Department of Highways has opened the 21.8 km Nong Khai eastern bypass to enhance transport efficiency and support cross-border trade with Laos. The new route allows both freight and passenger traffic to bypass the...
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Greenlyzer and Royal Group to deploy green hydrogen across ASEAN
Greenlyzer and Royal Group have signed a memorandum of agreement to accelerate the deployment of...
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ADB launches USD25 million fund to advance ASEAN Power Grid
The Asian Development Bank has unveiled a new multi-partner fund with an initial commitment of...
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China developed 1,000 MW solar project begins operations in Laos
A 1,000 MW photovoltaic project developed by China General Nuclear Power Group has been connected...
Read MoreGrab rolls out AI-powered features including smart assistant and in-app Maps
Grab has unveiled a suite of new artificial intelligence-powered features, including its own mapping system and a smart assistant, as part of its latest product showcase at GrabX in Jakarta. The new in-app map system is designed...
Read MoreLaos joins regional HSR network to boost connectivity
The Government of Laos has joined a growing regional push to develop a high-speed, standard-gauge railway network alongside China, Vietnam, Thailand, and Cambodia, aiming to strengthen trade, regional integration, and tourism...
Read MoreGlobe Telecom joins 8,000 km Candle Subsea Cable Consortium
Philippines-based Globe Telecom has joined the Candle Cable System consortium, a major regional initiative aimed at strengthening digital connectivity across Asia through a new high-capacity subsea network. The consortium is led...
Read MoreADB commits nearly USD1 billion to support Laos’ sustainable growth
Asian Development Bank has committed nearly USD1 billion in financing to Laos over the next three years, aiming to support the country’s transition toward a more resilient, innovation-driven economy as it prepares to graduate...
Read MoreLaos approves railway linking to Vietnam under BOT model
The Government of Laos has granted in-principle approval for a new railway project connecting the country to Vietnam. The proposed line will link Thakhek in Khammouane Province with the Mu Gia border gate in Vietnam’s Quang Tri...
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USD3.8 Billion NSCR Project highlights emergence of PPP models in ASEAN
The Philippines’ North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) project, valued at USD 3.8 billion, is...
Read MoreLaos and Thailand discuss construction of Sixth Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge
The Governments of Laos and Thailand have held formal discussions on the proposed Sixth Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge, a major infrastructure project aimed at strengthening cross-border transport and trade between the two...
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Vingroup expands global green energy investments Europe and SEA
Vietnam’s Vingroup has expanded its renewable energy investments into Europe and Southeast Asia...
Read MoreLaos and UAE sign digital, AI and cybersecurity cooperation agreements
The Governments of Laos and the United Arab Emirates have signed multiple cooperation agreements covering digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and digital finance. The agreements aim to strengthen...
Read MoreLaos, Thailand and Malaysia sign power transmission agreement under LTMS-PIP
The Government of Laos, Thailand and Malaysia have signed an electricity transmission agreement under the Laos–Thailand–Malaysia–Singapore Power Integration Project (LTMS-PIP), enabling cross-border power trade using existing...
Read MoreLaos advances railway expansion with new Vientiane–Pakse and Laos–Vietnam links
The Government of Laos will undertake a feasibility study for a new railway between Vientiane and Pakse, while also moving ahead with plans to construct a cross-border rail link connecting Laos and Vietnam, according to the...
Read MoreLaos maps development path under 10th National Socio-Economic Development Plan (2026–2030)
The Government of Laos has formally unveiled its 10th five-year National Socio-Economic Development Plan for the 2026–2030 period, setting out targets for economic growth, fiscal stability, infrastructure expansion, and social...
Read MoreConstruction of Nam Se Don River bridge in Laos resumes after a decade
Construction of the Nam Se Don River bridge in Khong Se Don district, Salavanh Province, has officially resumed after being stalled for almost ten years, with authorities targeting completion within 2026. The project, which...
Read MoreVientiane completes seven road projects ahead of schedule
Authorities in Vientiane have completed seven reinforced concrete road projects ahead of schedule, strengthening urban and peri-urban connectivity across the capital. The projects cover a combined length of 40.81 km and form...
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