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high speed railway

Can the China–Laos railway keep on track?

In the long run, the line through Laos will have to connect with the Nong Khai–Bangkok line in Thailand to make economic sense. But this could prove a challenge.
Mekong Kingdoms Gypsy

Minor Hotels launches Mekong Kingdoms luxury cruises

Cruising along the mighty Mekong River from Thailand’s Golden Triangle to the ancient Lao capital and now UNESCO World Heritage city of Luang Prabang
Nam Ngum Dam

Powering Investment in Laos

By the end of 2016, with US$5.4 billion worth of funding already in place, China was by far the largest overseas investor in Laos.
Thailand4point0

Thai PM to showcase the country’s strengths at “Thailand’s Big Strategic Move”

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, will present Thailand 4.0 strategic development plan to global investors via the upcoming “Thailand’s Big Strategic Move” conference during June 22-23.
censorship

As the ASEAN turns 50, Human Rights remain a challenge

Thailand in spite of its economic success and one of the most popular global tourist destinations, remains under the clutches of military dictatorship.
Aung San Suu Kyi Chairman of the National League for Democracy NLD Myanmar captured during the World Economic Forum on East Asia in Bangkok Thailand June 1 2012.

Cambodia, Laos & Myanmar – 2016 Foreign Investment Outlook

Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar are amongst ASEAN’s smaller economies, yet all different…
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Vietnam’s Investment in Laos reaches $4.9 billion

The combined capital Vietnamese investors had channeled into Laos has hit $4.9 billion so far, the ministry said during the 2016 Vietnam-Laos investment cooperation meeting.