Mega-projects to fuel power demand, need for coal plants
Source: The Nation
Vientiane :: Laos | updated 2013-06-17 10:41:18 -0700 | green-news
The Energy Ministry is drafting an electricity-generation development plan from now to 2030 that will differ from the Power Development Plan 2010 as the demand for power is expected to surge to 70,000 megawatts by 2030, driven by the various...
Six Months On, No Progress Locating Sombath Somphone
Posted by: chnarendra
Vientiane :: Laos | updated 2013-06-14 18:35:11 -0700 | political-news
Authorities in Laos have failed to seriously investigate or credibly explain the enforced disappearance six months ago of a leading social activist, Sombath Somphone, Human Rights Watch said. Sombath, 60, the 2005 recipient of the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Community...
City Kitchen: With Sticky Rice, the Attraction Is Mutual
Source: The New York Times
Vientiane :: Laos | updated 2013-06-14 14:16:19 -0700 | entertainment-news
In French, its called riz gluant or gluey, not much more attractive. There should be a better word for it, because it really is undoubtedly one of the best things to eat under the sun. Sticky rice is a staple...
PHILIPPINES: Christians Forced to Flee Homes
Source: Canadian Free Press
Vientiane :: Laos | updated 2013-06-13 18:19:04 -0700 | allnews
Christians in the Philippines, go to the Philippines Country Report . Please pray that our brothers and sisters in this part of the world will continue to place their hope in the Lord and will be able to forgive their...
PHILIPPINES: Christians Forced to Flee Homes
Source: Canadian Free Press
Vientiane :: Laos | updated 2013-06-13 18:19:04 -0700 | allnews
Christians in the Philippines, go to the Philippines Country Report . Please pray that our brothers and sisters in this part of the world will continue to place their hope in the Lord and will be able to forgive their...
Laos must ensure return of disappeared civil society leader
Posted by: chnarendra
Vientiane :: Laos | updated 2013-06-13 09:52:34 -0700 | disasters-news
The Lao government must act now to ensure the safe return of civil society leader Sombath Somphone, who is most likely a victim of an enforced disappearance at the hands of the authorities, Amnesty International said in a new briefing...
North Korean defectors returned by Laos
Source: United Press International
Vientiane :: Laos | updated 2013-06-13 08:53:33 -0700 | political-news
The International Federation for Human Rights said it confirmed the government of Laos handed nine North Korean defectors back to the government in Pyongyang. U.N. special envoy on North Korean human rights Marzuki Darusman in May said he was concerned...
China setting up first university campuses abroad
Source: Boston.com
Vientiane :: Laos | updated 2013-06-11 00:25:25 -0700 | political-news
In the capital of tropical Laos, two dozen students who see their future in trade ties with neighboring China spent their school year attending Mandarin classes in a no-frills, rented room. It's the start of China's first, and almost certainly...
PFF releases U-23 Azkals roster for Singapore friendly
Source: GMA News
Vientiane :: Laos | updated 2013-06-10 17:25:37 -0700 | sports-news
Gerardo III The squad is highlighted by Global FC's Joshua Beloya, who had an impressive performance during the 26th SEA Games, scoring a brace in his side's 3-2 win over Laos.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF TOURISM PRESENTS LAOS:WORLD BEST TOURIST DESTINATION IN 2013
Posted by: EUCIR-Europe
Vientiane :: Laos | updated 2013-06-12 10:33:18 -0700 | travel-news
On 1 June, 2013 at the headquarters of European Council on Tourism and Trade the latest issue of European Journal of Tourism has being unveiled. The 8th edition of the European Journal of Tourism is dedicated to LAOS-WORLD BEST TOURIST...
Australia/Laos: Letter On the Abduction of Sombath Somphone
Source: Scoop
Vientiane :: Laos | updated 2013-06-06 20:28:22 -0700 | health-news
Australian Scholars' Letter On the Abduction of Sombath Somphone Senator the Hon Bob Carr Minister for Foreign Affairs Senate Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600 June 4, 2013 RE: The 15 December 2012 Abduction of Lao National Sombath Somphone in Vientiane,...
Mobile-phone operators develop own branded 3G, 4G devices
Source: The Nation
Vientiane :: Laos | updated 2013-06-05 11:01:54 -0700 | technology-news
00 am Mobile-phone operators have developed their own branded 3G and 4G devices with affordable prices to woo 2G subscribers to their newly launched broadband wireless networks, and at least one of them is planning to market the devices regionally....
CK Power to invest Bt10 bn in next decade for mega-boost in power generation
Source: The Nation
Vientiane :: Laos | updated 2013-06-02 10:57:22 -0700 | green-news
Currently, the company holds a major stake in five power firms. Bangkhenchai Co, Nakorn Ratchasima Solar Co, and Chiangrai Solar Co - and the latest one is a cogeneration power plant, Bangpa-in Cogeneration Co. The company's managing director, Supamas Trivisvavet,...
Laos returns refugees to North Korea
Source: CNN
Vientiane :: Laos | updated 2013-05-31 13:10:59 -0700 | political-news
Their years-long odyssey had taken them thousands of miles, from North Korea, one of the world's most repressive states, to Laos, a small, landlocked nation in Southeast Asia. From there, they just needed to cross the border into Thailand and...
Laos set for baht bond issue
Source: The Nation
Vientiane :: Laos | updated 2013-05-28 11:42:29 -0700 | business-news
Twin Pine Consulting Co has been appointed financial adviser. Adisorn Singhsacha, partner and managing director of Twin Pine Consulting, said Laos was interested in raising capital to finance the country's continuing development, but had never entered the international capital market...
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