The inauguration of the long-promised rail line offers Beijing a chance to burnish its image in mainland Southeast Asia.
Vietnam – Laos trade value surges over 30 percent in 2021
Two-way trade between Vietnam and Laos is estimated at 1.3 billion USD in 2021, a year-on-year rise of 30.3 percent, according to Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Quoc Phuong.
Going under? Belt and Road megaprojects and sovereign debt in Laos
Along with a number of other countries who have embarked upon infrastructure and resource mega-projects under China’s Belt & Road Initiative, the Southeast Asian country of Laos is now experiencing …
Going under? Belt and Road megaprojects and sovereign debt in Laos
Along with a number of other countries who have embarked upon infrastructure and resource mega-projects under China’s Belt & Road Initiative, the Southeast Asian country of Laos is now experiencing …
Four wrap up loans at year-end
Companies from India, Laos, Taiwan and Hong Kong sealed their loans in December ahead of beginning the new year. Birla Carbon, a carbon black manufacturer in India, was one of the borrowers, raising a …
Russia to finance US$12 million upgrade of Mittaphab Hospital in Laos
The Russian government is to provide US$12 million to upgrade Mittaphab Hospital, one of Laos’ major central hospitals, reports Laotian Times.
Russia to finance US$12 million upgrade of Mittaphab Hospital in Laos
The Russian government is to provide US$12 million to upgrade Mittaphab Hospital, one of Laos’ major central hospitals, reports Laotian Times.
Cargo from Chongqing heads for Laos via China-Laos Railway
A cargo train departed from southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality Thursday and is heading for Lao capital Vientiane via the China-Laos Railway. The train, carrying hardware products, mechanical …
Cargo from Chongqing heads for Laos via China-Laos Railway
A cargo train departed from southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality Thursday and is heading for Lao capital Vientiane via the China-Laos Railway. The train, carrying hardware products, mechanical …
Construction of Laos’ tallest building to resume
Construction of Latsavong Plaza, which houses a five-star shopping mall and a hotel and is said to be the tallest building in Laos, is to resume after the contractor ran into financial difficulties in …