Laos-China 500 kV transmission line becomes operational
VIENTIANE: High-ranking government officials from Laos and China on April 20 officially opened a 500 kilovolt power line in a significant boost to cross-border electricity trade and clean energy growth.
Laos records road deaths drop during new year celebrations
VIENTIANE: Twenty-three deaths due to road accidents were recorded across Laos during the 2026 Lao New Year celebrations from April 12 to 18, a decrease from the 26 fatalities reported in the same period last year, Lao News Agency said on Wednesday (April 22).
Laos, China launch first 500-kV cross-border AC power link
GUANGZHOU: China's first 500-kV cross-border alternating-current power interconnection project went into operation on Monday (April 20), sharply expanding electricity exchange capacity between China and Laos, China Southern Power Grid Co., Ltd. said.
Vientiane expands Bus Rapid transit network with new Setthathirath Road route
VIENTIANE: On Monday (20 April), Vientiane authorities launched a new Bus Rapid transit (BRT) route connecting Morning Market Station (Talat Sao) to Chao Fa Ngum Station in Sikhottabong District, extending the network beyond its original corridor.
Lao govt moves to create investment fund to strengthen economic stability
VIENTIANE: The government has taken the breakthrough steps towards the establishment of a national investment fund, marking a shift to more structured and professional management of national wealth to strengthen macroeconomic resilience and unlock state asset value.
President shares in temple rites as Lao New Year festivities unfold
VIENTIANE: President Thongloun Sisoulith led Lao New Year (B.E. 2569) observances in Vientiane on Tuesday (April 14), joining other Party and State leaders in temple visits as the nationwide celebration of Sangkhane Luang—the first day of the festival—got into full swing.
Lao New Year road accidents leave 12 dead, 250 injured
VIENTIANE: Lao authorities have announced the final road accident toll from the Lao New Year holiday period, which each year sees multiple fatalities and hundreds of injuries nationwide.
Laos continues centuries-old alms giving tradition
BEIJING: Every morning at the Unesco World Heritage city of Luang Prabang, local residents and visitors line up by the roadside to offer alms.
Laotian arrested for smuggling 5kg of methamphetamine
SEOUL: A Laotian national was arrested for allegedly smuggling 5kg of methamphetamine into South Korea through an express shipment from Thailand, the Korea Customs Service's Gwangju office said Wednesday (April 15)
Durian shipments from South-East Asia hit peak season as China-Laos Railway drives tropical fruit boom
KUNMING: Serving as a "golden passage" for tropical fruits from South-East Asian nations to enter China, the China-Laos Railway is leveraging its logistics efficiency to help durians from the region reach the Chinese market.
