The shooting of Anousa “Jack” Luangsuphom, a prominent rights activist in Laos, may come as a warning to the few critics who dare speak against the communist government, experts say.
Kingdom, Laos ready for ‘next level’ ties
The leaders of Cambodia and Laos announced their joint commitment to enhancing the “already excellent” relations between the two neighbouring nations. Prime Minister Hun Sen and Lao President …
Bank Indonesia, Laos Central Bank strengthen bilateral cooperation
Bank Indonesia (BI) and Laos Central Bank, or Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL), agreed on enhancing cooperation in the areas of central banking to strengthen the …
China’s foreign minister makes rare visit to Myanmar border
The 2,129-kilometer (1,323-mile) border runs through densely forested mountains and has long been notorious for drug smuggling into China from the “Golden Triangle” region where the borders of Laos, …
Bank of Laos to take legal action against unauthorised foreign currency trading
The Bank of Lao PDR (BOL) issued an official notice to warn individuals and companies against unlawful foreign currency trade in the country to avoid being prosecuted for the same.
No more running away! Motorists in Laos given warning and urged to pay road tax by September
The Ministry of Finance of Laos has advised residents across the country to pay their road taxes by September this year.
Time Is Running out for Indonesia to Turn the Tide on Myanmar
If Indonesia ends up the steward of ASEAN’s failure over Myanmar, Laos – the next chair – will be the gravedigger.
IFC Helps Boost Laos’ Private Sector Financing, Realize Infrastructure Targets
IFC Helps Boost Laos’ Private Sector Financing, Realize Infrastructure Targets. Opening session of the training on legal skils for private sector financing in …
Textiles show history of Secret War in Laos, and how women perceived conflict
Monday marks 50 years since the U.S. ended its nine-year bombing of Laos. Traditional textiles with missiles, grenades and attack planes offer a haunting glimpse of the attacks.
Southeast Asian ‘battery’ Laos embraces wind power to sustain energy exports
BANGKOK/TOKYO — Laos, one of Asia’s biggest exporters of hydroelectricity, is poised to make a leap into wind power as a hedge against overreliance on its strained water resources. Deep in the …