Laos's Dams Power Vietnam and ASEAN, But Environmental Concerns and Renewable Shift Loom
Laos's hydropower exports are a vital energy source for ASEAN nations, particularly Vietnam, supporting its economy. However, environmental and social concerns along the Mekong River, coupled with a regional shift towards renewables, are reshaping Laos's role as the 'Battery of Southeast Asia'.
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