Laos enlists Malaysian help on renewable energy

Soon (seated left) and Phimpha signing the agreement in the presence of Spirit of Endeavour executive director Nantha Kumar, Laos’ vice-minister of Science and Technology Dr Sourioudong Sundara, vice-minister of Science and Technology Dr Sakhone Chaleunvong, Malaysian ambassador Datuk Than Tai Hing, Science and Technology Minister Prof Boviengkham Vongdara, Singaporean ambassador Dominic Goh, vice-minister of Science and Technology Dr Chanseng Phimmavong and Spirit of Endeavour director Tan Kim Leng.

MALAYSIA’S Spirit of Endeavour Sdn Bhd will lead a high-level consulting group to advise Laos on developing strategies for the adoption of renewable energy as a driver for sustainable growth.

The government of Lao PDR said it was committed to maintaining a sustainable approach to harnessing the nation’s energy resources for its rapidly growing economic activities while also protecting its natural eco-system as well as the traditions and culture of its people, said. Laos Ministry of Science & Technology (MOST) Planning and International Cooperation director-general Phimpha Outthack