Laos politics

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.

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

The country votes in tightly-controlled elections this weekend – but don't expect anything much to change.

The Lao communist party's newly selected General Secretary Thongloun Sisoulith once promised change. Now he sits atop a closed and sclerotic system.

Thailand's social media-driven demonstrations have resonated on the far side of the Mekong River.

Laos’ quinquennial National Party Congress is coming up in 2021, but the prospects for meaningful change look slimmer and slimmer.

In recent years, the regime has looked to be stuck in static thinking.

A closer look at the developments underway and their significance.

Efforts are underway, but it remains an uphill task.

Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith’s one-day trip was dominated by economic issues.