In the article, the authors say that Laos is one of the top countries at risk of Chinese “debt trap” and should consider diversifying its investments with other countries – such as Thailand, India, …
Analysts: Rising Debt Burden Could Make Laos More Reliant on China
Laos is not likely to make all its debt payments this year, much of them owed to China, which has become the world’s biggest lender, more so than the World Bank or any other global institution, …
No troubles with Covid-19 but Laos reports 48 more cases of dengue fever
VIENTIANE (Xinhua): Laos has reported no new Covid-19 case for more than 50 days but it still has plenty to handle with dengue fever. The Laos Ministry of Health on Sunday (June 7) has reported 48 new …
An Uncertain Future for Laos
Laos’ quinquennial National Party Congress is coming up in 2021, but the prospects for meaningful change look slimmer and slimmer.
China-Laos railway a symbol of bilateral friendship: Lao DPM
Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Somdy Douangdy said the China-Laos railway has become a carrier and symbol of the friendship between Laos and China.
China-Laos railway inherits bilateral friendship: Lao deputy PM
Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Somdy Douangdy said the China-Laos railway has become a carrier and symbol of the friendship between Laos and China. Somdy made the remark while …
Website assures easier access to business in Laos, says Investment MInistry
The Ministry of Planning and Investment has launched a new version of its website, making it easier for investors to access important economic and business information. The website provides essential …
China-Laos railway starts recruiting local employees
Laos railway project has started interviewing local job applicants for future operation since Thursday. At the Confucius Institute of the National University of Laos in capital Vientiane, 330 Lao …
Nikon cuts jobs in Thailand and Laos with camera sales slumping
Another 200 cuts occurred in Laos. The numbers represented roughly 10% of the headcount at each location … “We have to prepare for two straight annual losses” at the imaging business, said Chief …
Coronavirus: Myanmar, Thailand and Laos stay flexible as businesses reopen with conditions
Walk into a mall in Bangkok now and you will be asked to scan a QR code and key in personal details on a web platform for contact tracing. Enter a shop in the same mall and you will have to go through …