Starting with a total capital of 3 million USD and 12 people, after only 15 years, Laos – Vietnam Insurance (LVI) joint venture company has become one of the most successful insurance companies in …
Macau Legend to sell Laos casino to prioritise SAR operations
Gaming firm Macau Legend Development has announced that it intends to sell its Savan Legend casino resort in Laos for US$45 million(MOP363 million), in order to redirect more resources towards its …
Australia provides A$2mil to improve sanitation in Savannakhet
The Water for Women Fund set up by the Australian government has provided AU$2 million (more than 24.8 billion kip) to finance the Climate Resilient Rural WASH (CRWASH) services project in Laos.
Australia provides A$2mil to improve sanitation in Savannakhet
The Water for Women Fund set up by the Australian government has provided AU$2 million (more than 24.8 billion kip) to finance the Climate Resilient Rural WASH (CRWASH) services project in Laos.
West must be more strategic about Southeast Asia development aid
Every year, China spends around $5 billion on development finance in Southeast Asia. Most of this staggering sum goes to large infrastructure projects in Indonesia, Laos and Cambodia.
Fifth Lao-Thai Mekong bridge to open next year
The fifth Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge, which is currently under construction across the Mekong River, is set to open early next year to boost border travel between Laos and Thailand and spur trade with …
Macau Legend to sell Savan Legend in Laos for US$45mln
Gaming and hotel services firm Macau Legend Development Ltd says it has signed a letter of intent to sell its Savan Legend casino resort in Savannakhet, Laos, for a total consideration of US$45.0 …
Why are Laos activists being targeted abroad?
Critics of Laos’ repressive one-party state, both in Laos and in exile in Thailand, have been targeted in a recent series of arrests and attacks.
Why are Laos activists being targeted abroad?
Critics of Laos’ repressive one-party state, both in Laos and in exile in Thailand, have been targeted in a recent series of arrests and attacks.
Laos to proceed with seventh Mekong dam despite impact concerns
Pressing ahead with its vision to become the “Battery of Southeast Asia,” the government of Laos is going forward with plans to build its seventh of nine mainstream dams on the Mekong River, despite …