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Laos
Laos Approved for U.S. $5 Billion Loan for Rail Project
Laos has just gone deeper into debt with a U.S. $5 billion loan to build a Thailand-Vietnam rail link.
Pressure Mounts on Laos Over Missing Activist
International concern over human rights in Laos is growing over the disappearance of Sombath Somphone.
What Will WTO Membership Mean for Laos?
Laos’ recent WTO membership stands to benefit the country significantly. But the gains will take work.
Laos Finally Called Out over Xayaburi Dam
Are regional tensions over the Xayaburi Dam coming to a head?
The Curious Case of Sombath Somphone
Many are demanding answers regarding Sombath Somphone’s disappearance in Laos.
Laos' Debt Raising Eyebrows
As the country undertakes a number of large infrastructure project some wonder if its ambitions outstrip its capabilities.
Laos' "Different Face" of Poverty
While Laos has been the beneficiary of rapid economic growth, not all are seeing its benefits.
Laos Proceeds With Dam Despite ASEM Summit
Laos’ biggest diplomatic achievement in decades may be overshadowed by dam construction.
The New "Battery of Asia?"
Laos intends to build more than 70 dams along tributaries of the Mekong River. While there are rich profits to be made, is the cost too high?
Laos Ready for WTO
Laos seems on the brink of reaching an important milestone. What happens next may be of even greater importance.
Is the Party Over in Laos?
A crackdown on bars in northern Laos reveals deeper problems with tourism in this small, landlocked country.
Lao Government Strikes Back
Prime Minister Thongsing’s recent tirades suggest a shakeup is coming.