Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone visited the 100 MW solar power project in Tha Sano, Bung Thale and Nam Bo villages, Kaysone Phomvihane, Savannakhet Province, on July 21, 2026, where he encouraged authorities and developers to advance renewable energy while ensuring sustainable local development. The Prime Minister was accompanied by senior government officials and welcomed by the Provincial Party Secretary, President of the Provincial People's Council, provincial and city leaders, project executives, and other relevant stakeholders. The project is one of 12 priority government initiatives under the national programme to integrate solar-generated electricity into the 115 kV transmission network of Electricité du Laos (EDL). Covering approximately 158 hectares, the...

Construction of the US$5 billion Luang Prabang Mekong Hydropower Project about 25km north of the city is now 72 percent complete, according to Luang Prabang Television, as ministers from Laos and Thailand visited the site to review progress and discuss the role of the project in supporting the two countries’ clean energy goals. Minister of Industry and Commerce Mr Malaithong Kommasith and Thailand’s Minister of Energy Mr Ekaniti Promphan led delegations to inspect the progress of construction in Chomphet and Pak Ou districts on July 18, accompanied by the Head of the Luang Prabang Provincial Department of Industry and Commerce, Dr Soulixay Hongsakhone, and other officials from...

Vientiane authorities will deploy over 2,000 police officers to maintain security and order during the That Luang Festival and Trade Fair 2025, which will...

Construction of the US$5 billion Luang Prabang Mekong Hydropower Project about 25km north of the city is now 72 percent complete, according to Luang...