Japan Backs Road and Bridge Repair with 955 Million Yen in Aid
The Japanese government has provided road construction vehicles and machinery worth over 955 million yen (more than 136.6 billion kip) to finance road and bridge repairs in Laos. This aid is part of Japan's 2024 Economic and Social Development Programme, aiming to enhance regional connectivity through infrastructure improvements.
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