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Inflation in Laos Continues to Rise, Reaches 23-Year High
February 08, 2023

Inflation in Laos Continues to Rise, Reaches 23-Year High

By Sebastian Strangio
While inflation is projected to fall in 2023, there is no quick fix to the country's economic troubles.

What’s Driving Laos’ Debt Crisis?
November 01, 2022

What’s Driving Laos’ Debt Crisis?

By Kearrin Sims and Emma Luce Scali
While China is critically important, the current debt crisis in Laos is about much more than Beijing.
What Lies Ahead for Laos’ Economy Beyond Its Coming LDC Graduation?
January 03, 2020

What Lies Ahead for Laos’ Economy Beyond Its Coming LDC Graduation?

By Buavanh Vilavong and Sitthiroth Rasaphone
A closer look at Laos's economy amid its success in achieving eligibility for graduation.

What’s Behind Laos’ New Budget Crackdown?
December 28, 2018

What’s Behind Laos’ New Budget Crackdown?

By Tae-jun Kang
A closer look at the rising focus on the regulation of public expenditure and its significance.

How Worried Should Laos Be About Its Debt Problems?
July 13, 2018

How Worried Should Laos Be About Its Debt Problems?

By David Hutt
The issue poses significant challenges for the Southeast Asian state’s future trajectory.

Don’t Forget France in Laos
June 15, 2018

Don’t Forget France in Laos

By Tae-jun Kang
The former colonial power continues to retain influence in the Southeast Asian state.

What Did Laos Leader’s Singapore Visit Achieve?
May 03, 2017

What Did Laos Leader’s Singapore Visit Achieve?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith’s one-day trip was dominated by economic issues.
Is Laos’ New Leader Really a Reformer?
April 26, 2017

Is Laos’ New Leader Really a Reformer?

By David Hutt
The answer is much more complicated than a surface glance might suggest.

China, Laos to Build $6 Billion Railway by 2020
November 16, 2015

China, Laos to Build $6 Billion Railway by 2020

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Beijing and Vientiane seal a much-awaited deal.

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