Laos’ state-owned electricity distributor announced it would suspend electricity supply to cryptocurrency mining operations within the country. The decision stems from a combination of factors, ...

Laos is preparing to disconnect cryptocurrency miners from its national grid by the first quarter of 2026, as per a Reuters report. The government says the move will help redirect valuable electricity ...

Minister of Industry and Commerce Malaithong Kommasith (left) addresses a weeklong meeting to review the draft of the amended Electricity Law. - Photo: Ministry of Industry and Commerce VIENTIANE: The ...

Laos, which aims to become “the battery of Southeast Asia,” generates plenty of electricity via its many hydropower dams. But rates for its citizens remain high – another burden amid surging inflation ...

With hydropower accounting for 80% of Laos’ electricity production in 2024, supply dwindles during the dry season from March to August. (AFP pic) Isolated, under-developed Laos brands itself the ...

Laos suffers frequent power cuts, affecting hospitals, health clinics and villages (-) Isolated, under-developed Laos brands itself the "Battery of Southeast Asia", powering its neighbours with dozens ...

Exports of electricity to neighbouring countries, including Thailand and Vietnam, are a key source of revenue for the landlocked nation, designated as a least developed country by the UN. But most of ...