http://news.prlog.org/la/Laos - Latest News (Press Releases) - Read news before it's newsen-us3600 http://www.prlog.org/12057424-theun-hinboun-hydro-expansion-switches-on.htmlTHPC has opened its 280 megawatt hydropower expansion project in central Laos, with stakeholders praising the company's technical, social and environmental performance. http://www.prlog.org/11889689-theun-hinboun-celebrates-the-green-economy-in-resettlement-village.htmlVillagers at Ban Keosenkham Resettlement village in Bolikhamxay Province, Laos, joined local officials and staff of the Theun-Hinboun Power Company (THPC) to mark National Tree Planting Day and World Environment Day by planting saplings http://www.prlog.org/11753682-south-korea-motorcycle-tour-may-2012-by-remote-asia-travel-and-hyosung-motorcycles-south-korea.htmlSouth Korea Motorcycle Tour by Remote Asia Travel and Hyosung by S&T Motors. http://www.prlog.org/11753667-remote-asia-travel-presents-motorcycle-tours-of-taiwan-in-may-2012.htmlRemote Asia Travel now rides Taiwan. Our motorcycle tours are fantastic and the tour dates are May 05 - 11 and 13 - 19 2012. We will be taking only with a small group of riders for the tours and private tours are available - minimum group size 4. http://www.prlog.org/11687076-villa-maly-launches-special-promotion-for-the-year-end-of-2011.htmlVilla Maly launches a special promotion for the year-end of 2011 http://www.prlog.org/11678218-villa-maly-once-royal-residence-in-luang-prabang.htmlBoutique hotel celebrates the intimacy of its architectural pedigree and the refinement and sophistication of European elegance http://www.prlog.org/11676688-villa-maly-mouhots-bar-par-excellence.htmlVilla Maly, the refurbished former residence of Lao royalty, has reconfigured the first floor of the historic old villa at the heart of this upscale property, eschewing a boutique for an exquisite marble bar. http://www.prlog.org/11657675-kamu-lodge-introduced-jungle-october-full-moon-experience.htmlKamu Lodge introduced Jungle October Full Moon Experience. A very special price for guests only this October. http://www.prlog.org/11657527-villa-maly-offers-october-festive-of-light-promotion.htmlVilla Maly offers October Festive of Light Promotion for guest to discover the magnificent Loy Krathong festival in Luang Prabang. http://www.prlog.org/11645082-friendship-medal-for-outgoing-nam-theun-2-chief.htmlThe former Chief Executive Officer of the Nam Theun 2 Power Company (NTPC), Jean-Pierre Katz, has been awarded the Friendship Medal by the Lao Government. http://www.prlog.org/11567079-kamu-lodge-launched-new-2days-lao-cultural-and-buddhist-tour.htmlKamu Lodge, a Luang Prabang sustainable and culturally responsible hotel, launched a new package tour that takes travelers to experience traditional Lao cultures and Buddhism rites. http://www.prlog.org/11549511-explore-luang-prabang-package-from-villa-maly.htmlVilla Maly a Luang Prabang Luxury Boutique Hotel offers an amazing package for its guests to explore essential of Luang Prabang. http://www.prlog.org/11549482-mapping-monsieur-mouhot-3day2night-package-from-villa-maly.htmlVilla Maly offers a stunning package called "Mapping Monsieur Mouhot 3d2n Package" which take you to trace a trail of Monsieur Mouhot through Southeast Asia. http://www.prlog.org/11540362-villa-maly-luang-prabang-luxury-boutique-hotel-launched-last-minute-bookings-rates.htmlVilla Maly a Luang Prabang recently launched special rates for the its guests. http://www.prlog.org/11531163-laos-daily-tourslaos-city-toursday-trips-in-laos.htmlJoinning in this tour, you'll visit the various culture sites and the old quarter streets to explore the local lifestyle and some major sites featuring the history of Vientiane... http://www.prlog.org/11464673-event-photography-introduced-for-corporate-events-in-london.htmlWhen you are organizing some corporate event in London you can simply go for our specialized services. We can help you have the specialized services for your corporate event that you can use over your magazine covers and newspaper headlines. http://www.prlog.org/11424761-ntpc-chief-receives-frances-highest-medal.htmlNT2 CEO Jean-Pierre Katz calls his Légion d’Honneur "an honour for the entire Nam Theun 2 project" http://www.prlog.org/11303626-rafting-in-laos-luangprabang-rafting-tours-laos-rafting-kayaking-combination.htmlOn this trip you get the chance to paddle down two very scenic rivers of southern Luang Prabang Province: the narrow and over-grown Nam Ming which flows into the much wider winding Nam Khan & rafting in Nam Ming and Nam Khan, night in a village http://www.prlog.org/11303578-kayaking-trekking-in-vang-vieng-kayaking-in-laos.htmlThese one or two days of trekking and caving take us across the 1500 m high ridge of Vang Vieng to remote places that even locals do not know much about. The beauty of the Limestone Mountains must be seen to be believed. http://www.prlog.org/11302343-laos-elephant-riding-tours-riding-elephants-infrom-luangprabang.htmlLuang Prabang - Start your Elephant adventure with a Mekong river cruise - Learning about Elephants at camp - Trekking through villages, forests - Riding elephants along the Mekong - Homestay - Luang Prabang http://www.prlog.org/11291372-200-hour-outage-begins-maintenance-contract-at-nam-theun-2.htmlNTPC and EGAT have signed a new maintenance contract and successfully completed the first major scheduled maintenance event at the Nam Theun 2 Multi-Purpose Project http://www.prlog.org/11210792-nam-theun-2-reaches-project-milestone.htmlThe government of the Lao PDR and independent monitors have signalled that the Nam Theun 2 Multi-Purpose Project has so far met all contractual obligations concerning both environmental and social commitments, plus design and performance standards. http://www.prlog.org/11207171-kayaking-in-luangprabang-kayaking-tours-on-namkhan-river-laos-kayaking-tours.htmlLuang Prabang – Discovery of this Ancient Town known as a World Heritage with relics & attractive tourist sites – Kayaking on Nam Khan River http://www.prlog.org/11207154-luangprabang-biking-tours-laos-cycling-trips-cycling-around-luangprabang.htmlLuang Prabang – Cycling to Tadsae – Biking & Cruising : The roads are un-crowded with little traffic, making this a perfect destination for a cycling tour. Pedal your way through stunning scenery, amazing temple structures and to fascinating cave http://www.prlog.org/11184701-luang-prabang-cruising-tours-cruises-in-luang-prabang-luang-prabang-cruising-trips.htmlJoin our unique cruise on formerly inaccessible segments of South-East Asia's most exciting river! Enjoy visiting the Heritage of Luang Prabang, stroll along colourful markets, get an insight into the traditional way of life of the Lao people http://www.prlog.org/11182874-laos-cruising-tours-vientiane-luang-prang-cruising-tours-cruises-from-vientiane-to-luang-prabang.htmlSavour the fantastic scenery of the Mekong River on a unique cruise from Vientiane to Luang Prabang (Laos). Join a unique cruise on formerly inaccessible segments of South-East Asia's most exciting river http://www.prlog.org/11139968-nam-theun-2-celebrated-at-official-inauguration.htmlThe Nam Theun 2 Multi-Purpose Project, has been officially inaugurated in Khammouane province, Laos, at a ceremony attended by the Lao President, Thai Prime Minister, and representatives of France and international institutions and companes. http://www.prlog.org/11130188-hiking-elephant-riding-trekking-tours-in-luang-prabang.htmlLuang Prabang - Elephant Riding – Trekking - Oudomxay - Luang Namtha - Muang Sing - Ban Lao Khao - Ban Tamee - Pakbeng - Luang Prabang: enjoy an elephant ride through the jungle and drive to Muang Sing for an exciting trek expedition. http://www.prlog.org/11130150-luang-prabang-adventure-tours-luang-prabang-sightseeing-tours.htmlLuang Prabang - Muang Ngoi - Pak Ou - Luang Prabang: Opportunity to discover Lao culture with hiking to hill-tribe villages, kayaking on Nam Ou river surrounded by beautiful range of mountains and trekking through pristine environments http://www.prlog.org/11126995-tour-operators-in-laos-your-reliable-partner.htmlWith nearly 10 years in the tour operation in Laos, we are now able to manage all ranges of packaged tours in relation to the touring services as well as logistics. We commit to bring you the best services & the most competitive cost http://www.prlog.org/11080150-mekong-cruises-cruises-in-mekong-mekong-cruising-tours.htmlThis incredible cruise line introduces a new travel route along the mighty Mekong River. You follow this water source from Vientiane to Luang Prabang, catch plenty of spectacular landscape changing all along the way and see various villages http://www.prlog.org/11065272-lao-pdr-and-vietnam-sign-master-distributorship-with-watermicronworldltd.html"We have suffered water shortage in the last four to five years because more people keep moving to this area," says Kingkham, who lives in Saysettha district of the Lao capital, Vientiane. http://www.prlog.org/11062724-cruises-in-laos-laos-cruising-packages.htmlThe mighty Mekong River is a waterway linking Thailand and Indochina. You navigate downstream and see the famous Watphou Temples, the interesting riverside villages. time for you to relax, soak up the sunshine , catch photos of Khong Island, http://www.prlog.org/11027866-luangsay-cruise-in-laos-cruises-on-mekong-river-in-laos.htmlJoining an extraordinary journey on the mighty Mekong, you pass through the breathtaking mountain scenery and make stop over at villages where ethnic minorities still retains their cultural traditions. you visit many cultural sights http://www.prlog.org/11027849-watphou-cruise-in-laos-laos-tours-with-watphou-cruise.htmlMekong River is a waterway linking Thailand and Indochina. You navigate downstream and see Watphou Temples, riverside villages. There is plenty of time for you to relax, catch wonderful photos of Khong Island, a walk through the charming village http://www.prlog.org/10973116-nam-theun-2-shareholders-consolidate-holding.htmlEDF and EGCO buy up Nam Theun 2 shares from Ital-Thai http://www.prlog.org/10796991-fishing-regulations-to-protect-stocks-in-nakai-reservoir.htmlAuthorities in Khammouane Province, Laos, have pledged to increase protection of fish stocks in the Nakai Reservoir in order to boost long-term livelihoods and conservation in the area. http://www.prlog.org/10766914-nam-theun-2-project-hands-lao-government-us100m-of-assets.htmlThe Nam Theun 2 Power Company has transferred ownership of over US$102 million of assets, including community services, roads and power lines, to the Lao government following the start of commercial operations at the hydroelectricity plant. http://www.prlog.org/10765303-health-of-nakai-villagers-shows-marked-improvement.htmlThe health of people on the Nakai Plateau in Khammouane province, Laos, is improving following the resettlement programme instituted for the Nam Theun 2 Hydroelectric Project. Results were discussed at an international workshop in June 2010. http://www.prlog.org/10593487-elephant-protection-extended-at-nam-theun-2.htmlThe Lao government takes over the activities of the Nakai Elephant Programme, supported by the Nam Theun 2 Power Company. http://www.prlog.org/10579068-nam-theun-2-in-laos-begins-full-supply-to-thailand.htmlThe Nam Theun 2 Hydroelectric Project has started full generation service, supplying 1,000 MW of electricity to Thailand at commercial tariff. http://www.prlog.org/10520103-bands-for-hands-presenting-exclusive-valentines-gift-items.htmlBands for Hands, (a reputed diamond jewelry manufacturer, and seller) is presenting their exclusive diamond jewelry gift products for Valentine's Day. http://www.prlog.org/10417987-laos-adventure-tours-laos-culture-tours-wonders-of-laos-tours-laos-packaged-tours.htmlExplore the entire of country from the north to the south of Laos. The mountain scenery and the simple lifestyle of hill- tribe peoples are highlights of the trip. http://www.prlog.org/10368460-commercial-operation-of-nam-theun-2-hydropower-project-set-for-early-2010.htmlThe Nam Theun 2 Hydropower Project in Laos, close to completion, has put back commercial operations to early 2010. Project revenues and royalties to the Lao government have started to accrue. Environmental and social programs are progressing well. http://www.prlog.org/10354938-nakai-young-artists-sketch-clean-environment.htmlChildren and schools on Laos's Nakai Plateau receive prizes from the Nam Theun 2 Power Company for artwork celebrating World Environment Day. NTPC is committed to preserving the unique biodiversity of the area and to educating children on Nakai. http://www.prlog.org/10309901-buddhist-sacred-art-from-bhutan-in-danger-to-be-lost-for-ever.htmlFor 25 years the largest Private Buddhist Art Heritage Collection from Bhutan has been stored away and never seen by anyone! This Collection consists primarily of antique Buddhist textiles and some sacred religious artifacts from Bhutan. http://www.prlog.org/10306434-nam-theun-2-delivers-first-local-electricity.htmlThe Nam Theun 2 Hydroelectric Project made its first delivery of electricity for domestic use in Laos on 6 August, 2009, when the first of two Pelton Unit turbines was successfully synchronised with the local substations of Electricité du Laos. http://www.prlog.org/10294941-native-silver-barbs-replenish-nakai-fish-stocks.htmlFish stocks in the Nakai Reservoir in Khammouane province, Laos, received a boost on July 22 2009, when district authorities and the Nam Theun 2 Power Company (NTPC) released more than 30,000 native fingerlings. http://www.prlog.org/10246177-new-laos-motorcycle-and-motorbike-rental-rates.htmlSeasonal rates now apply for Laos but it's still a great deal to ride a motorcycle or motorbike in Laos - see it pure! http://www.prlog.org/10158500-lao-government-honours-nam-theun-2-staff.htmlThe Lao government has given official recognition of the contribution made by the Nam Theun 2 hydroelectric project to national development, awarding state honours to two departing Nam Theun Power Company (NTPC) staff.