Source: Yahoo News NAKHAI PLATEAU, Laos — Experts say there is uncertainty about the dams potential effects, but the government has already pledged to sell a bulk of the electricity generated to Thailand. read more
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Source: Yahoo News Laos wants to start construction this year on the $3.8 billion (Bt115 billion) Thai-financed Xayaburi hydropower plant on the Mekong River after changing the design of the dam to placate neighbouring countries opposed to the project.
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Source: Yahoo News Laos plans to start construction this year on the $3.8 billion Thai-financed Xayaburi hydropower plant on the Mekong River after changing the design to placate neighboring countries opposed to the project.
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Source: Yahoo News US companies, whose investments trail far behind those of China, Vietnam and Thailand in communist Laos, are turning their attention to the poor but fast-growing nation, an official said Thursday.
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Source: Yahoo News VIENTIANE, 7 September 2011 ( IRIN ) – Heavy flooding during the northern summer, affecting 10 of the country’s 17 provinces, has underlined the need for stronger disaster-management efforts, say experts.
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Source: Yahoo News Government says new dam will not affect neighbouring countries amid concerns over impact on Mekong River.
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