The announcement is a sign that China will play a central role in Southeast Asia’s recovery from the economic downturn of COVID-19. Laos will launch a fast-track immigration service for …
Laos govt expects 3.3% economic growth this year; country free of dengue and Covid-19 deaths
The Laos government predicted that the country’s economy will grow by 3.3 per cent in 2020 despite fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Hydropower, mining, infrastructure to drive Laos economic recovery: PM
The railway, linking the Lao capital of Vientiane with the Chinese border … The government is committed to working harder to improve the business environment to attract more domestic and foreign …
Bilahari Kausikan dismisses claims he is an ‘agent’, after hinting Asean should expel Cambodia, Laos over Chinese influence
The former Singapore diplomat’s remarks follow claims the countries have sided with Beijing on issues including the South China Sea and the Mekong River.
‘No chance Cambodia booted out of ASEAN’
A group of former and current Cambodian diplomats on Tuesday fired back at retired Singaporean diplomat Bihalari Kausikan after he proposed that ASEAN dismiss Cambodia and Laos from the bloc. In an …
Bilahari dismisses claims he is an ‘agent’, after hinting Asean should expel Cambodia, Laos over Chinese influence
The former Singapore diplomat’s remarks follow claims the countries have sided with Beijing on issues including the South China Sea and the Mekong River.
Barracuda eyes Indochina markets
Barracuda is looking to expand its local presence and headcount in fast-growing emerging markets of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos …
China-Laos cooperation helps villagers move ahead
VIENTIANE, Laos－About 200 kilometers southeast of the Lao capital … The Hongshi cement plant, a Chinese-invested business, is located some 100 km north of Vientiane in a hilly area. The plant not …
NK paper highlights friendly ties with Laos on summit anniv.
North Korea’s official newspaper on Wednesday highlighted friendly ties with Laos on the occasion of the anniversary of the first summit between their leaders more than 50 years ago. North Korea and …
Laos reopens some local border crossings to revive economy; world Bank provides loan due to Covid-19 woes
The lifting of certain restrictions would allow improved cross-border trade between four provinces in Laos and neighboring countries. The four border crossings included the Nongmar customary border …