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China-Laos 500 kV power grid link officially commissioned

A commissioning ceremony for the China–Laos 500 kV power grid interconnection project was conducted simultaneously on Monday in Vientiane, the capital of Laos, and in Kunming, located in southwest China’s Yunnan Province.

21 Apr 2026-11:14
Laos plans wage hike to support workers amid economic pressure

The Lao National Labor Committee convened its third meeting to discuss on improving the minimum wage and addressing labor shortages, key issues facing the country amid ongoing economic challenges.

20 Mar 2026-14:34
US solar makers push for duties as India, Laos, Indonesia face scrutiny

The U.S. Commerce Department will announce a preliminary decision on Monday about imposing anti-subsidy duties on solar cells and panels imported from India, Laos, and Indonesia.

23 Feb 2026-16:30
Laos cuts interest rate to support financial stability

The Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL) has decided to lower its 7-day basic interest rate from 8.5 percent to 8 percent in a move aimed at maintaining monetary stability in Laos.

23 Feb 2026-14:42
Laos steps up preparations for national elections

Preparations are underway for the election of members to the Lao National Assembly’s 10th legislature and the fifth Provincial People’s Councils, with nationwide campaigning continuing to ensure a smooth, transparent and lawful electoral process ahead of polling day.

10 Feb 2026-16:48
China, Laos agree to designate 2026 as 'Friendship Year'

Chinese President Xi Jinping replied on Thursday to Laos’ top leader Thongloun Sisoulith, agreeing to designate 2026 as the Year of China–Laos Friendship.

05 Feb 2026-11:51
Vietnam, Laos pledge to boost trade to $10B

Leaders of Vietnam and Laos on Monday pledged to strengthen economic, trade, and investment cooperation, with the goal of raising bilateral trade turnover to 10 billion U.S. dollars.

26 Jan 2026-15:52
China, Laos launch major power transmission initiative

The groundbreaking ceremony for the 230 kV Thavieng-Mahaxay power transmission and transformation project, coinciding with the second anniversary of the Electricite du Laos Transmission Company Limited (EDL-T), was recently held in Vientiane, the capital of Laos.

01 Jan 2026-21:59
Azerbaijan, Laos hold first political talks

09 Dec 2025-20:48
Laos issues nationwide alert as Typhoon Kalmaegi approaches

The Lao weather bureau has placed the country on alert as Typhoon Kalmaegi is forecast to bring moderate to heavy rainfall across central and southern regions from Friday through Sunday.

06 Nov 2025-12:39

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