Laos
New railway’s early days give Laos cause for optimism
The ‘Laos-China’ railway appears to be performing strongly
LaosBenefits of key Asia-Pacific trade pact will be uneven
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership comes into effect tomorrow
AsiaAsia-Pacific trade pact needs time to take off fully
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership is now set to enter into force in January, but not for all signatories
AsiaNew railway brings more risk than opportunity for Laos
Laos is placing much hope in a new railway link with China, set to open formally next month
LaosKey railway will be mixed blessing for Laos
The Lao government has confirmed the date for the opening of the Laos-China railway
LaosLaos faces tough choices on geostrategy and economy
A reshuffled leadership must negotiate complex relations with neighbours and contend with a growing debt problem
LaosLaos’s Thongloun will bear a heavy burden
Thongloun Sisoulith, the ruling communist party’s general secretary, has been elected state president as expected
LaosDebt will be key challenge for new Laos leadership
The ruling communist party has elected a new general secretary and expanded the politburo
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