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Laos govt to renegotiate hydropower deals amid public outcry over electricity prices

The Lao government has announced plans to renegotiate electricity purchasing agreements with hydropower companies in response to growing public anger over rising power bills. - Laotian Times

VIENTIANE (Laotian Times): The Lao government has announced plans to renegotiate electricity purchasing agreements with hydropower companies in response to growing public anger over rising power bills. 

This decision comes after widespread backlash following the introduction of a new tiered electricity pricing system set to take effect from 2025 to 2029. 

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