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Food for thought
Asia focus, Published on 25/05/2015
» Laos has made impressive strides in economic growth, but its record on childhood nutrition may dash the country's hopes of graduating from least-developed country status by 2020.
Helping people prosper
Asia focus, Published on 23/02/2015
» The opening of Route 13, the first all-weather paved highway in Laos, has increased commercial mobility and tourism across Laos. Economically and geographically isolated communities are now able to take part in the country's increasing private consumption and tourism sectors.
Brewing better lives
Asia focus, Published on 01/12/2014
» Ban Nong Khouay, a Hmong village of about 50 families, is perched 1,000 metres above sea level. The staff of Luang Prabang-based Saffron Coffee have come here to purchase this year's coffee harvest.
Menu for development
Asia focus, Published on 03/11/2014
» At first glance, Khaiphaen looks like any restaurant that is weeks from opening day. Front of the house managers discuss the layout of the dining room and staffing requirements. Contractors calibrate the handsomely refurbished wooden doors between the kitchen and dining room. Staff ferry boxes of dishes, cutlery, stemware and glassware to the dishwasher. The culinary team calculates costs and portions and samples beautifully plated creations.