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News Laos Government: Families of methanol poisoning victims ‘shocked’ by £95 fine handed to Laos hostel staff

Published on: Monday 09 February 2026
Families of methanol poisoning victims ‘shocked’ by £95 fine handed to Laos hostel staff
News source: https://www.aol.com/news/families-methanol-poisoning-victims-shocked-061618847.html

The families of two Australian teenagers who died of methanol poisoning in Laos in 2024 have expressed shock at the “disgraceful” fines levied on workers responsible for serving the tainted drinks.

News Laos Government: Laos advocates use of EV trucks to counter soaring fuel price

Published on: Monday 13 April 2026
Laos advocates use of EV trucks to counter soaring fuel price
News source: https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/04/14/laos-advocates-use-of-ev-trucks-to-counter-soaring-fuel-price

VIENTIANE: The government is stepping up efforts to reduce fuel dependence by encouraging the use of electrically-powered trucks, through a nationwide cooperation agreement signed in Vientiane this ...

News Laos Government: Laos voices support to China's BRI

Published on: Sunday 28 April 2019
News source: https://menafn.com/1098451125/Laos-voices-support-to-Chinas-BRI

Vientiane Times reported on Monday that the president "voiced the Lao government's support for the China-led Belt and Road Initiative, saying the global project will help to transform Laos from ...

News Laos Government: In Laos, A Chinese-Funded Railway Sparks Hope For Growth — And Fears Of Debt

Published on: Friday 26 April 2019
News source: https://www.npr.org/2019/04/26/707091267/in-laos-a-chinese-funded-railway-sparks-hope-for-growth-and-fears-of-debt

Eyler says China is a new power player in Laos, whose government most likely found this influx of cash for much needed infrastructure projects attractive. But many wonder if the Laotian government has ...