Laos Flags Millions in Misused Funds and Unused Assets in Public Projects
Laos' State Inspection Authority has flagged USD 1.976 million in diverted funds and unused assets within Vientiane's Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project. Broader national audits of public projects revealed numerous procedural irregularities and budget overruns.
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