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 …
One Designer’s Take on the Perfect Silver Chain
Plus: a bright boutique hotel in Laos, dance music at MoMA and more recommendations from T Magazine. Stay Here By Chris Schalkx Hotels in Luang Prabang, Laos’s temple-dotted former royal capital, have …
Vietnam ready to facilitate financial cooperation with Laos
VOV.VN – Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai has assured the Vietnamese Government’s readiness to support and offer optimal conditions for cooperation between the finance ministries of Vietnam and Laos …
Vietnam ready to facilitate financial co-operation with Laos
VOV.VN – Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai has assured the Vietnamese Government’s readiness to support and offer optimal conditions to develop ties between the finance ministries of both Vietnam and …
Powerball jackpot winner is immigrant from Laos who has cancer
One of the winners of a $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot last month is an immigrant from Laos who has had cancer for eight years and had his latest chemotherapy treatment last week. Woman Loses 50 …