Laos
Progress on ASEAN economic integration likely in 2017
The Philippines chairs ASEAN next year and may calm South China Sea disputes
ASEANLaos's fiscal trouble could hit development
The government is struggling to raise revenue at a time when development funding is needed
LaosChinese investments could stoke social unrest in Laos
Laos's new government will seek fresh diplomatic contacts, but still needs China's support
LaosLaos's new leaders imply steady policy course
The National Assembly has chosen a new state president, and other senior appointments have been made
LaosLao rule of law unlikely to see gains in 2016
Lack of progress will cost foreign investment, but not all countries will encourage reform
LaosLao policy will be stable but competition will grow
Laos is undergoing changes in party and state leadership, at a crucial time
LaosLao ruling party's development plan needs more reform
The ruling party's congress, which opened today, will discuss economic and political policy down to 2020
LaosUS pressure on Laos over human rights will grow
Human rights improvements will be needed for deeper Laos-US ties
Laos
