Laos

  • Oct 20, 2009
  • 6 min read

SOUTH-EAST ASIA: Export dependence holds back recovery

The region's economies have returned to growth, but in a slow and divergent manner. Excessive...

South-East Asia
  • Aug 7, 2009
  • 7 min read

ASIA: Pyongyang seeks advantage in South-east Asia

Relations between North Korea and South-east Asia. Pyongyang has a range of relationships with...

South-East Asia
  • Jun 5, 2009
  • 7 min read

LAOS: Government mobilises infrastructure funding

Secured on revenues from hydroelectric power, the bond issue should generate revenues for...

Laos
  • Mar 13, 2009
  • 7 min read

SOUTH-EAST ASIA:Reverse migration challenges stability

Bangladesh has urged Malaysia to reconsider its March 3 decision to cancel visas for 55,000 of...

South-East Asia
  • Feb 27, 2009
  • 7 min read

ASEAN: Leaders address economic slump

Regional leaders gathered in Thailand today for the first day of the 14th Association of...

Asean
  • Oct 24, 2008
  • 6 min read

VIETNAM/CAMBODIA/LAOS: Crisis could spur reforms

Vietnam's trade deficit for January-October will be 65% higher than for the same period last...

Vietnam
  • Oct 3, 2008
  • 7 min read

LAOS: Reform is slow as new generation takes helm

The death last month of former President Nouhak Phoumsavan marks a generational shift; most of...

Laos
  • Sep 9, 2008
  • 7 min read

SOUTH-EAST ASIA: Growth strains Mekong resources

Recent, severe flooding has taken a serious toll on lower reaches of the Mekong river, inundating...

South-East Asia