Laos

Laos' new leader to play balancing act between China and Vietnam

New secretary-general looks to largest lender Beijing despite strong ties with Hanoi

January 20, 2021 15:33 JST

Under new secretary-general, impoverished nation expected to pivot futher to China

January 15, 2021 21:29 JST

Beijing's communist sibling pushed to salvage state enterprises amid pandemic

January 13, 2021 14:04 JST

Southeast Asia's foreign policy challenges in the 'Chinese Century'

December 16, 2020 08:00 JST

China's rise exacerbates Southeast Asian bloc's inherent tensions, experts say

November 13, 2020 16:38 JST

Mekong Timber to build integrated saw log, veneer and chipping mill

October 7, 2020 15:04 JST

Fitch's rare cut to 'CCC' raises possibility of relief from Beijing

September 24, 2020 14:16 JST

Leading conglomerate expands its retail business in neighboring ASEAN countries

August 31, 2020 18:20 JST

Expatriates to be eligible first, with students and business travel on agenda

August 24, 2020 00:23 JST

Ricult targets product development and expansion into neighboring countries

August 20, 2020 14:20 JST