Laos-Vietnam Railway Project UXO Clearance Reaches 90%
UXO clearance for the US$2 billion Laos-Vietnam railway project has reached 90%, paving the way for the construction phase. This milestone is crucial for boosting regional trade, investment, and tourism, and for advancing Laos' goal of transforming from a landlocked to a land-linked nation.
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