Yacht Carrying Laos’ Ex-President Capsizes Killing At Least Eight — Radio Free Asia
At least eight are dead in Laos after a yacht carrying ex-President Choummaly Xayasone capsized during a storm Sunday as he ...
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Russia to Build Airport, Train Armed Forces in Sign of Strengthening Military Ties With Laos — Radio Free Asia
Russian troops have been clearing an area of around 500 hectares (1,240 acres) of unexploded ordnance (UXO) in Laos’s ...
Chinese Employer Detained in Laos for Not Paying Workers — Radio Free Asia
Lao authorities in Luang Prabang province have detained the Chinese owner of a cement plant, accusing him of failing ...
Nepotism ‘Strong in Laos’ as Children of Party Faithful Fill Top Jobs — Radio Free Asia
Senior posts in the government of Laos are being given mainly to the children of Party leaders, with seven ...
Villagers Worried About Premature Construction on Laos’ Luang Prabang Dam — Radio Free Asia
Villagers living near the site of a planned large-scale Mekong River dam near the former royal capital of Laos ...
Laos Grants 25-Year Power Grid Concession to Chinese-Majority Firm – The Diplomat
Features | Economy | Southeast Asia The deal will deepen China’s involvement in the Lao government’s goal of transforming itself into the “battery ...
Laos Grants 25-Year Concession to Chinese Company to Manage Power Grid — Radio Free Asia
Laos and a majority Chinese-owned company have signed a 25-year concession agreement that allows the company to build and ...
A Secret War. Decades of Suffering. Will the U.S. Ever Make Good in Laos?
To hear more audio stories from publishers like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android.The article ...
Laos Increases Electricity Costs Despite Producing More Electricity — Radio Free Asia
State-run power companies in Laos are raising electricity prices, putting a squeeze on businesses suffering from the coronavirus pandemic ...
Small-to-Medium Size Businesses Fail in Laos as Tourism Drops Amid COVID Fears — Radio Free Asia
Small to medium-sized enterprises are failing across Laos this year as the country’s economy reels from the impact of ...