Mediation helping manage Laos’ legal case backlog problem
Law courts in many Asian countries are overburdened. A perfect storm of factors including rapid economic…
ADB grants to boost Lao tourism, city services
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the government of Laos signed grant agreements on October…
Laos dam collapse: bombshell accusations, few answers (video) *Updated
Questions, accountability concerns, and controversies continue to swirl around the Laos dam disaster in…
Two of Laos’ least developed towns to benefit from ADB grant
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) last week approved a US$48 million grant for the improvement…
ADB grant allows Lao gov to add 150km to water distribution network
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved additional financing of US$30.5 million, in the form…
Extent of Lao flood following South Korean dam failure emerges (video)
Dramatic video has emerged from Lao PDR where a large-scale humanitarian operation is underway following…
Thailand ramps up relief efforts to devastated Lao communities (HD video) *Updated
The Thailand government has rushed rescue teams and medical personnel to devastated communities downstream of…
Lao: Help sought for ‘Little land of mines’ (video) *updated
Between 1964 and 1973 some 270 million bombs were dropped on Lao PDR by US…
Lao healthcare gets $30 mln boost from ADB
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US$30 million grant to the Lao government…
Poor Administration, Infrastructure Fetter Laos’ Growth
Lao PDR is among the fastest growing economies in Southeast Asia: economic growth has averaged…
Thai & Lao Entrepreneurs Win Prestigious Leadership Scholarships
Two female entrepreneurs, one from Thailand and the other from Lao PDR, are recipients of…
You’re really *not* having a bad day, unless a crab has grabbed you by the jiggly bits (video)
If you think you’re having a bad day spare a thought for the unfortunate fellow…
Tight Grip & Diversification Needed for Laos Economy in Uncertain Times
With a gross domestic product (GDP) averaging 7 per cent since 2000, the Laos economy…
Trust, Communication, Data, Behind Nam Ngum Basin Success
Construction of the Nam Ngum hydropower plant started in 1968. Harnessing the power of the…
Skilful Lao Leadership Boosts Asean Unity on South China Sea
Clouded by controversy even before it began, the recently concluded 49th Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting…
Exploring Asia’s ‘Best preserved city’: Luang Prabang
Located some 300km (190miles) north of the Lao PDR capital Vientiane, Luang Prabang lies in…