Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said on Wednesday that US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s comments on Chinese-led infrastructure projects in overseas markets are groundless and …
Controversial Chinese Development Project in Laos Moves Closer to Government Approval
A controversial Chinese development project in Laos is now moving ahead despite environmentalists’ warnings and long delays caused by villagers’ objections to surveys of their land by the Chinese firm …
Thai protests inspire Laos criticism
Laos, one of Asia’s poorest countries, faces a financial crunch because of the coronavirus pandemic and a heavy debt load that has led rating agencies to downgrade it this year.
Laos, Afghanistan lift border restrictions on Filipino travelers
Two countries in Asia Laos and Afghanistan have lifted inbound restrictions on Filipino travelers, subject to flight availability and medical protocols, the Department of Foreign Affairs said …
Laos to boost economic growth amid pandemic; over 60,000 tested for Covid-19
The Lao government sectors have been urged to further stimulate economic growth amid the Covid-19 pandemic and global economic slump, which have taken a heavy toll on Laos’ economy.
Laos: economic expansion to improve during coronavirus
In the middle of the coronavirus pandemic and the world economic recession that has caused heavy losses on the economy of Laos, the country’s regimen sectors have been advised to animate the economic …
Laos, Afghanistan lift inbound restrictions for Filipino – DFA
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 19) – Two more countries — Laos and Afghanistan — are the two latest coountries to lifted inbound travel restrictions on Filipinos, subject to available …
Laos: Police hunt Chinese national wanted for sex crimes
Authorities in Laos have issued a warrant for the arrest of a Chinese national and an accomplice on charges of sexual misconduct and pornography, reports Laotian Times.
Laos: Strict rules to enter country, says Covid-19 task force
Lao and foreign nationals wanting to enter Laos from countries with no community outbreak of coronavirus are required to obtain a certificate indicating they have tested negative for Covid-19 within …
China always willing to help Cambodia, Laos and other Asean countries, says Wang Yi
China has made it clear that it is willing to make efforts within its capacity in vaccine development, and give priority to the needs of developing countries including the Association of South-East As …