Laos’ debt challenge is deeply concerning, with some media commentators suggesting the country is falling into a debt trap as a result of Chinese infrastructure investments connected to the Belt and R …
Starbucks to Bring Its Lattes and Frappes to Laos Next Year
Starbucks Corp.’s green-siren logo, lattes and Frappuccinos will soon be making their debut in Laos, as the world’s largest coffee chain seeks to expand in Asia.
Starbucks Plans Laos Entry But Will Find It Tough In A Market Dominated By Local Vendors
Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) has plans to open a store in Laos this summer, the Associated Press reported Monday (Bangkok Time). What Happened: The store in the Laotian capital Vientiane would …
Starbucks targets new market, in coffee exporting Laos
Starbucks said Monday it plans to open an outlet in Laos as it expands its network of more than 10,000 stores in Asian countries. The company said it plans to open the shop in the Laotian capital …
Confucius Institute in Laos celebrates 10th anniversary
The Confucius Institute at the National University of Laos (NUOL) held a “Confucius Institute Day” on Friday and celebrated its 10th anniversary in Lao capital Vientiane.
Confucius Institute of National University of Laos celebrates 10th anniversary
A student of National University of Laos practises Chinese dance on campus in Vientiane, Laos, Oct. 30, 2020. The Confucius Institute of National University of Laos celebrated its 10th anniversary on …
Laos Opens Fast-Track Service for Chinese Travelers
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.