Six Southeast Asian countries, led by Laos, have much higher external debt levels than the developing world average, sparking concern that the region may be heading for a debt crisis.
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Southeast Asia's foreign debt spirals
High levels of borrowing a concern for six nations in region
Laos' President Bounnhang Vorachith (L) shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) before a bilateral meeting at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing last year
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