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Laos’ scenic railway built on mountain of Chinese debt
AFP, Published on 19/12/2021
» Laos opened a new $6 billion rail link with China to much fanfare this month, but analysts warn the party could be short-lived as the government grapples with a potential debt crisis.
Laos names PM Thongloun as new party leader
Reuters, Published on 15/01/2021
» The Lao People’s Revolutionary Party on Friday elected Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith as new secretary general, replacing retiring party chief Bounnhang Vorachit, state media reported as the long-ruling party wrapped up its three-day congress.
Laos praised for quick virus response
Reuters, Published on 18/06/2020
» International health organisations on Thursday praised Laos' early response and countrywide networks for containing the novel coronavirus after the Southeast Asian nation declared itself free of the virus earlier this month.
Cambodia, Laos step up border demarcation effort
AP and Khmer Times, Published on 13/09/2019
» PHNOM PENH: The leaders of Cambodia and Laos have agreed to step up efforts to complete demarcation of their border, where disputes have led to armed confrontations in recent years.
Lao PM to visit Cambodia to resolve border issue
Khmer Times, Published on 08/09/2019
» Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith will pay an official visit to Cambodia from Thursday to Friday to resolve the two countries' ongoing border issue and strengthen relations.
Cambodia, Laos begin troop withdrawal from disputed area
Khmer Times, Published on 02/09/2019
» Cambodia and Laos have begun to withdraw troops from disputed territory in Preah Vihear province after senior military officials from both sides conducted negotiations.
Thai and Lao rescuers free 13 trapped by floods
Online Reporters and Agencies, Published on 27/07/2018
» Volunteers from Thailand and Lao authorities have rescued 13 people trapped after a dam collapse unleashed floodwater into areas near the construction site.
Thai aid reaches southern Laos for dam victims
Bangkok Post and agencies, Published on 26/07/2018
» Relief supplies from His Majesty the King and the government have arrived in southern Laos as more are on the way to help Laotians affected by a dam collapse.
Troops prepare for Laos mission
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/07/2018
» Thai military and rescue volunteers are mobilising to help people in Southeast Laos after it was ravaged by flash floods following the collapse of a partly constructed hydropower dam this week.
Lao PM: 131 missing from dam collapse, 26 bodies recovered
AFP, Published on 25/07/2018
» ATTAPEU, Laos: The Lao prime minister said Wednesday 131 people are still missing two days after a dam collapse swamped several villages in the country's south, killing at least 26 people.