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The Star
3 days ago
- Business
- The Star
New Lao-Thai friendship bridge to enhance trade and connectivity, say top officials
Image from The Nation Thailand/Asia News Network VIENTIANE (Bernama-Xinhua): The fifth Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge, linking Bolikhamxay province in Laos to Thailand's northeastern province of Bueng Kan, is set to open in December 2025, enhancing regional and international connectivity while fostering trade, investment, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.. A concrete-pouring ceremony of the fifth Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge was held on Friday in Bolikhamxay province, attended by Lao Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Suriya Jungrungreangkit, and officials from both countries. The project is an important part of Lao's sustainable growth plan and will help the country improve infrastructure and become better connected regionally and internationally, according to a Lao Economic Daily report on Saturday. The 1,350-metre bridge marks a major step in bilateral cooperation, with 98.4 per cent of construction on the Lao side and all approach roads and immigration facilities completed. The bridge is expected to cut travel time between the two provinces by up to three hours, boosting trade and tourism. Following earlier crossings that handle over 5 million vehicles annually, the new bridge is projected to start with 1,200 vehicles per day, increasing to 3,000 within five years. - Bernama-Xinhua
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
New Lao-Thai friendship bridge to enhance trade, connectivity
VIENTIANE: The fifth Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge, linking Bolikhamxay province in Laos to Thailand's northeastern province of Bueng Kan, is set to open in December 2025, enhancing regional and international connectivity while fostering trade, investment, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries, reported Xinhua. A concrete-pouring ceremony of the fifth Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge was held on Friday in Bolikhamxay province, attended by Lao Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Suriya Jungrungreangkit, and officials from both countries. The project is an important part of Lao's sustainable growth plan and will help the country improve infrastructure and become better connected regionally and internationally, according to a Lao Economic Daily report on Saturday. The 1,350-metre bridge marks a major step in bilateral cooperation, with 98.4 per cent of construction on the Lao side and all approach roads and immigration facilities completed. The bridge is expected to cut travel time between the two provinces by up to three hours, boosting trade and tourism. Following earlier crossings that handle over 5 million vehicles annually, the new bridge is projected to start with 1,200 vehicles per day, increasing to 3,000 within five years.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Fifth Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge to open by December 2025
VIENTIANE: The fifth Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge, linking Bolikhamxay province in Laos to Thailand's northeastern province of Bueng Kan, is set to open in December 2025, enhancing regional and international connectivity while fostering trade, investment, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries, reported Xinhua. A concrete-pouring ceremony of the fifth Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge was held on Friday in Bolikhamxay province, attended by Lao Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Suriya Jungrungreangkit, and officials from both countries. The project is an important part of Lao's sustainable growth plan and will help the country improve infrastructure and become better connected regionally and internationally, according to a Lao Economic Daily report on Saturday. The 1,350-metre bridge marks a major step in bilateral cooperation, with 98.4 per cent of construction on the Lao side and all approach roads and immigration facilities completed. The bridge is expected to cut travel time between the two provinces by up to three hours, boosting trade and tourism. Following earlier crossings that handle over 5 million vehicles annually, the new bridge is projected to start with 1,200 vehicles per day, increasing to 3,000 within five years.
The Star
29-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Vinachem updates Lao Deputy PM on potash mine project
Senior executives from the Vietnam National Chemical Group (Vinachem) report on the progress of a major potash mining and processing project in Khammuan province to Lao Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith. - Photo: Vinachem HANOI: Senior executives from the Vietnam National Chemical Group (Vinachem) reported on the progress of a major potash mining and processing project in Khammuan province to Lao Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith in Vientiane on Tuesday (May 27). Vinachem Chairman Phung Quang Hiep and General Director Nguyen Huu Tu briefed the Deputy PM and representatives from key Lao ministries on the project implementation to date. The update covered land clearance, infrastructure preparation, equipment mobilisation, personnel arrangements, and additional capital planning. Vinachem also proposed that the Lao Government direct relevant ministries to resolve remaining administrative issues, helping to accelerate the project and ensure it stays on schedule. The Lao Deputy PM acknowledged the importance of the potash mine as one of the flagship projects in Laos–Vietnam cooperation. He stressed that its successful implementation will deliver economic returns and significant diplomatic value, further strengthening the friendship between the two nations. Saleumxay Kommasith affirmed the Lao Government's strong support for the project and instructed the Laos–Vietnam Cooperation Committee to coordinate with relevant ministries in addressing outstanding matters. At the meeting, Hiep reaffirmed Vinachem's commitment to executing the project with discipline and urgency, in line with the expectations of both governments. The group pledged to mobilise all necessary resources and maintain strong political will to ensure the project's success, calling it a strategically vital mission in its new development phase. After the meeting, the Vinachem delegation visited the Vietnamese Embassy in Laos to update Ambassador Nguyen Minh Tam on the project. Ambassador Tam affirmed that the embassy will continue to support Vinachem's investment efforts in Laos, particularly the potash mine project. - Vientiane Times/ANN
