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China's promise of prosperity brought Laos debt - and distress
Washington Post via Yahoo News· 8 months agoVIENTIANE, Laos - At speeds of almost 100 miles an hour, the Chinese-built train zips over the...
An empty station, a burning countryside, soot raining from the sky: This is what it's like to ride...
Business Insider via Yahoo News· 1 year agoSlash and burn in the Laotian countryside.Marielle Descalsota/Insider I traveled to Laos to...
Prominent critic of Laos government shot dead in coffee shop
The Independent UK via AOL· 1 year agoA prominent political activist who offered rare criticism of the Laos government has been shot dead...
Laos political activist survived point-blank shooting in cafe, family reveals
The Independent UK via AOL· 1 year agoThe broad-daylight shooting of a prominent Laos government critic that was captured on camera has...
A fuel shortage is driving Laos — which is on the brink of a debt default — to seek out cheap...
Business Insider via Yahoo Finance· 2 years agoThere's an acute fuel shortage in the Southeast Asian country of Laos.Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua/Getty...
Hong Kong identifies yuan trading, talent growth and green finance as areas for cooperation with...
South China Morning Post via Yahoo Finance· 6 months agoHong Kong has identified yuan trading, talent exchange and green finance as three areas for...
This Southeast Asian Country Has a New Railroad Bringing Travelers to Scenic Landscapes, Bustling...
Travel+Leisure via Yahoo News· 2 years agoAmong the mountains and rivers of Laos, a new cross-country railway ushers in an age of super-smooth...
Fears grow that dam across Mekong River in Laos could harm World Heritage site of Luang Prabang
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 4 months agoLandlocked Laos doesn't have the famous beaches of its neighbors to attract tourists, but instead...
I took a 24-hour bus ride from Vietnam to Laos. It was uncomfortable but only cost $45, and more...
INSIDER via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe author took a 24-hour bus between Vietnam and Laos and paid $45 for a one-way ticket.Hannah...
The best countries to travel to in Southeast Asia
The Independent via Yahoo News· 1 month agoSoutheast Asia is a blend of fascinating traditions and cultures, with some of the most incredible temples, palaces and natural sites on the planet. This...