Energy and mining sector in Laos sees strong growth in 2023


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VIENTIANE (Xinhua): Lao Ministry of Energy and Mines is anticipating a sector development strategy for 2024, building on achievements in 2023 that saw production rise to 89.892 billion Lao kips (US$4.37 million), an increase of 27 per cent from last year.

According to a Pasaxon newspaper report on Friday, the figure was revealed at the Ministry's annual meeting held in the Lao capital Vientiane from Thursday to Friday to review the implementation of energy and mining sector development plans over the past year, and to outline priorities for the future.

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