The government should revise its logistics master plan to make the most of the Laos-China railway that started operation on Dec 3, says an expert in Asean studies at Chulalongkorn University.
Lao economy forecast to grow 4.2%
The Lao economy is projected to grow by 4.2 per cent in 2022, driven by commercial production for exports and opportunities and benefits arising from the Laos-China Railway.
Public and private sectors need to work together to overcome challenges, says Laos PM
Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh has called on the public and private sectors to strengthen their collaboration in order to overcome the challenges posed by the Covid crisis and accelerate economic …
Reclusive Laos to re-open to foreign travellers
Laos has announced plans to partially re-open to foreign travellers in the new year, throwing a lifeline to the tourism industry after borders were sealed for more than 18 months to keep out Covid.
Despite COVID-19, China expects 1 mln passenger trips on new Laos rail link
China expects more than 1 million passenger trips to be made on a newly opened high-speed rail link to Laos during the peak Lunar New Year travel season early next year, despite COVID-19 travel …
Indonesia cruise to 5-1 win over Laos in AFF Suzuki Cup
Indonesia pull level with Malaysia at the top of Group B after a dominant 5-1 win against Laos.
Laos’ financial debt to China grows as $6 billion high-speed rail line between the countries is unveiled
China is now connected with Laos via a recently completed high-speed rail line, which reportedly cost $6 billion. Chinese-led initiative: On Friday, a virtual ceremony attended by Chinese President Xi …
Laos’ financial debt to China grows as $6 billion high-speed rail line between the countries is unveiled
China is now connected with Laos via a recently completed high-speed rail line, which reportedly cost $6 billion. Chinese-led initiative: On Friday, a virtual ceremony attended by Chinese President Xi …
Suzuki Cup: Vietnam open title defence with 2-0 win over a dogged Laos
Champions show they are competition’s class side against stubborn opponents led by S’porean coach Selvaraj.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Uninspired Vietnam cruise past Laos
Vietnam were made to work hard for the victory but nonetheless got their title defence off to a winning start at the 2020 AFF Suzuki Cup as they saw off Laos 2-0 at Bishan Stadium in Singapore. Goals …