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