Laos economy

The 1,000-kilometer line reflects the growing economic integration of southern China and mainland Southeast Asia.

Rising tourism arrivals could offer some economic relief, though the government faces a number of complex structural challenges.

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

Phankham Viphavanh, who took office in early 2021, may be on the way out -- hounded by scandal and a bad year for Laos’ economy.

The economy is stagnant and discontent is on the rise. But don't bet on a mass uprising against the ruling communist party.

Transport costs are not the only problem facing the country, but reducing them could help spur progress in other areas.

The decision by the Fitch ratings agency testifies to the depth and unpredictability of the country's current economic crisis.

The country's travails could deepen China's influence and destabilize the longstanding alliance between Hanoi and Vientiane.

Ordinary people are struggling to keep pace with precipitous increases in the price of petrol, cooking oil, and other basic necessities.

Debt, wealth inequality, and corruption will keep the country poor.

Since he took the reins last year, the country's economy has entered a downward economic spiral with no clear end in sight.