Laos had a total of 18,076 newly registered enterprises, with a total registered capital of about US$7.5 billion, an increase of 42.94% compared to 2021, statistics of the country’s Ministry of …
Inflation limits Lao families’ recovery from Covid-19, according to a special report from World Bank
While economic activity has recently picked up in Laos, the rising cost of living is having a widespread negative impact, with poorer families most severely affected, a World Bank survey released in …
Anticommunist dissident’s shooting in Laos capital fuels investigation demand
Human rights groups on Wednesday called for an investigation into the shooting of a political and social activist in Laos whose posts on Facebook criticized the Southeast Asian nation’s …
An Activist in Laos Was Gunned Down in Public and Reported Dead. He Actually Survived
According to Human Rights Watch, “Lao authorities have long failed to prevent or adequately respond to attacks against critics of the government, human rights defenders, and political activists.” …
Laos Government Critic Survives Shooting
A critic of the Laos government has been hospitalized after being targeted by a gunman in the capital, Vientiane. Early reports of his death appear to have been erroneous. Anousa “Jack …
Laos pro-democracy activist survives gun attack after initial reports of his death
A young Laos pro-democracy activist who was shot by an unknown assailant in a cafe in the capital Vientiane has survived the attack, Human Rights watch said on Thursday, after multiple initial …
Indonesia Rescues 20 from Traffickers in Myanmar
Indonesia has rescued 20 of its nationals from human traffickers in Myanmar and signaled it is fed up with the scourge, announcing that the conflict-ridden country, alongside Cambodia and Laos, will …
Weather tracker: Vietnam and Laos set records for highest-ever temperatures
Records for countries broken just weeks after temperature in Thailand rose above 45C for the first time
Commentary: What price will Laos need to pay to be saved, and will China pay it?
Laos offers China, its single largest creditor, a chance to do the right thing with minimal hassle, says a Lowy Institute economist.
Commentary: What price will Laos need to pay to be saved, and will China pay it?
Laos offers China, its single largest creditor, a chance to do the right thing with minimal hassle, says a Lowy Institute economist.