Luang Prabang's World Heritage status at risk over Mekong dam
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Source: Nikkei Asia
Published: 2026-05-13 10:32 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Business, Economy & Finance, World News, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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The dam for the Luang Prabang Hydroelectric Power Plant, 20 km upriver from the city that is Laos' premier tourist attraction, rises from the Mekong River. (All photos by Tom Vater)
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