Laos turns to China for gasoline imports amid economic crisis

Laos turns to China for gasoline imports amid economic crisis

Laos has begun importing gasoline from China instead of purchasing it from neighboring Thailand amid an ongoing economic crisis, including surging inflation that has prompted one lawmaker to call for an increase in salaries for domestic workers and state employees.

Hydropower plant in Luang Prabang Laos to be completed in 2030

A 1,460 MW hydropower plant constructed on the Mekong River in Luang Prabang province, Laos, is expected to be completed and able to generate electricity in 2030. According to Big News Network, it was estimated to produce about 6,854 GWh of energy each year.