VIENTIANE: Over 255,000 people have been affected by natural disasters so far this year, in which 32 people were injured, 12 people were killed, and one person is still missing, according to Laos’ …
Banking on banks to finance the green transition
Vietnam’s green goals require huge sums in order for them to succeed. Thomas Jacobs, country manager for Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos at the International Finance Corporation, looks at …
KS Hotels and HMD Asia acquire two hotels in Laos and Cambodia
KS Hotels and HMD Asia have acquired La Résidence hotels in Luang Prabang, Laos; and Siem Reap, Cambodia. Financial details of the deal remain undisclosed. Previously owned and managed by Belmond, …
ASEAN seeks to tackle Myanmar crisis, South China Sea tension
The Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN met in Laos on Wednesday as it seeks to advance a stalled bid to resolve a crisis in Myanmar and cool tensions in the South China Sea, days ahead of a gathering of top diplomats from the world’s biggest powers.
Myanmar violence, South China Sea tensions are top issues as Southeast Asian diplomats meet in Laos
Southeast Asian foreign ministers are gathering in the capital of Laos for the start of a regional forum that will run through Saturday.
China Says It’s ‘Doing Its Best’ to Help Laos Ease Debt Burden
China said it is helping neighboring Laos to ease its massive debt burden after the Southeast Asian nation revealed that external repayments have nearly doubled and it wants further deferrals to prevent a default.
Laos updates Law on Intellectual Property with eye on foreign investment
Khemphet Phonphakdy and Saithong Rattana of Tilleke & Gibbins summarise the changes under the latest revision as Laos aims to attract foreign investment and align its intellectual property laws with i …
Laos’ tiny Catholic Church nurtures local vocations, missionary work
The small Catholic community in Laos has a fervent missionary spirit because missionaries can only stay temporarily, making local vocations vital for the church’s future. Despite challenges, the …
Germany eyes stronger relations, trade and investment with Laos
“Last but not least, it is also about good governance, meaning how effective are efforts to combat corruption, because this is a problem in many countries, and also how much intellectual property is …
This ancient temple in Laos rivals Angkor Wat—without the crowds
Older than Angkor Wat in Cambodia, the Vat Phou temple complex in Laos is a UNESCO World Heritage site built by Khmer kings to celebrate the Hindu gods. The two sites, built as religious centers …