Laos News

[2] Laos said that it will temporarily suspend imports of petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles until the end of 2026.
A ban through end-2026 aims to reduce fossil fuel dependence, control EV prices and expand charging infrastructure as Southeast Asia’s electric vehicle market grows.
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Vietnam wants to open its first nuclear power plant by 2031, but experts question the timeline and villagers fear for their livelihoods.
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Progress on reducing PM2.5 air pollution was led by Laos, Myanmar, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Cambodia, while the Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam recorded declining air quality, a new report showed.
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Emergency measures include 30 per cent fee cut for EVs, fleet targets for transport firms and remote work for civil servants.
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Laos Opinion

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As the country moves to meet its renewables targets, grid projects must be negotiated so Cambodia retains control over operational data.
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As Laos prepares to graduate from the United Nations’ least developed country category, the bigger challenge is no longer escaping poverty but building a future defined by clean space and green growth.
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The vast minority of middle-income countries graduate to high-income status. Past strategies that prioritised physical capital must give way to a quality of growth approach premised on investment in human and natural capital.
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Asean should enhance efficiency of fertiliser application, increase local fertiliser production, and fortify policies on pesticides and seeds.
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Laos Videos

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Southeast Asian nations are racing to bring clean, affordable power to their people, but one country is outrunning them all. How can states make their renewable energy transition a success?
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Laos Podcasts

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Southeast Asian energy ministers will meet in October to discuss the future of the region’s power grid. GEAPP’s Kitty Bu tells the Eco-Business podcast what areas they must collaborate on, and how finance and industry can help.
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Laos has announced the construction of two new coal plants for this year, despite growing evidence that coal power comes with significant financial risk. What is holding back the country from tapping its rich clean energy resources instead?
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