All Episodes

Episode 74 First Lao Human Capital Summit to be held in Vientiane. Growing hand-in-hand.

Episode 73 Laos, hidden gem of southeast Asia, shines bright with food, culture, and arts

Episode 72 I took a 24-hour bus ride from Vietnam to Laos. It was uncomfortable but only cost $45, and more memorable than flying.

Episode 71 Laos seeks UNESCO intangible cultural heritage listing for Baci ceremony

Episode 70 Laos-Vietnam railway construction could begin by year end: developer. Commentary: What price will Laos need to pay to be saved, and will China pay it?. Bank Indonesia, Laos Central Bank strengthen bilateral cooperation. Laos' inflation drops slightly in April, but food prices keep on rising

Episode 69 1. Bank of Laos to take legal action against unauthorised foreign currency trading 2. Laos’ Economic Agenda At a recent speech, the president reaffirms socialism with a “state-managed market-oriented economy.” 3. Textiles show history of Secret War in Laos and how women perceived conflict 4. Laos discovers many objects believed to be antiquities 5. Laos warns of heat, pollution-related diseases 6. Laos warns of heat, pollution-related diseases

Episode 68 ‘I don’t want more children to suffer what I did’: the 50-year fight to clear US bombs from Laos. 2. Laos, China to jointly train Chinese language teachers.3. Laos Is Not in a Chinese ‘Debt Trap’ – But It Is in Trouble

Episode 67 1. PM departs for 4th Mekong River Commission Summit in Laos 2. I dropped cluster bombs on Laos in US 'secret war.' Ukraine shouldn't want this nightmare. 3. Recovery in services, investments to drive Laos' economic growth: ADB 4. Laos strives to ensure smooth cross-border passenger service on China-Laos Railway 5. Vietnamese Ambassador congratulates Laos on traditional New Year festival

Episode 66 Laos, Vietnam step up cooperation to fight crime. Laos, Japan launch wastewater treatment system using recycled materials. Laos Travel Guide: One Week In Southeast Asia’s Most Charming Country

Episode 65 LEADING U.S. AND LAO COMPANIES EXPLORE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Episode 64 ASIA/LAOS - The joy of the Church for the new Apostolic Vicar of Paksé

Episode 63 Laos, Mongolia agree to enhance ties, broaden cooperation

Episode 62 UNDP to discuss support for Laos' development priorities

Episode 61 Laos-China rail a boon for thais

Episode 60 Laos issues overflow alert for Mekong communities

Episode 59 Southeast Asia’s big cats like their prey rare — as in really elusive

Episode 58 Laos, Japan partner in provision of caregivers for Japan

Episode 57 Probing sustainable agromet services and outcomes on agriculture in Laos

Episode 56 Da Nang has enjoyed a close friendship and fruitful partnerships with many localities in Laos over the years, affirmed Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Van Quang.

Episode 55 Laos-China high-speed railway to bring increased trade opportunities

Episode 54 Laos' debt pressure raises specter of a China vassal state Echoes of Sri Lanka on the Mekong as muzzled public seethes over economic woes

Episode 53 Laos debt pressure on rise, owes large sum of foreign debt to China: Experts

Episode 52 Why China Can't Let Laos Default

Episode 51 Company presents model cooperation between Vietnam and Laos Star Telecom Company (Unitel)

Episode 50 Vietnam - Laos friendship relationship through 500 documents, photos, artifacts and precious books

Episode 49 CAN THE LAOS ECONOMY BE RESCUED FROM THE BRINK OF DEFAULT?

Episode 48 China Is Largest Investor In Laos With Over $16 Billion So Far

Episode 47 The best luxury hotels in Luang Prabang for your next trip to Laos

Episode 46 Laos expected to reach 8 million people by 2030, says United Nation

Episode 45 Cassava becomes top Laos agricultural export, US$250mil income in first six months of 2022

Episode 44 Northern Laos' Luang Prabang favorite among Thai visitors and international travellers

Episode 43 China-Laos Railway encapsulates tangible benefits of growing economic link under the BRI over the past decade

Episode 42 Laos enjoys US$400 million of trade surplus with Vietnam

Episode 41 Covid-19 pandemic affects essential health services, says Lao health minister

Episode 40 Laos parliament session concludes with approval of new laws

Episode 39 Laos records over 6K cases and eight deaths due to dengue fever in first half of 2022

Episode 38 Geothermal power to generate over US$600 million annually for Laos

Episode 37 Laos - Vietnam relations increasingly intensified: Vientiane Times

Episode 36 Laos-Vietnam special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation praised

Episode 35 Restore Economic Stability, Enhance Inclusion, and Build Resilience Paths for Recovery in Lao PDR

Episode 34 United States and Norway commit RM41mil in Support for UXO clearance in Laos

Episode 33 China industries relocate elsewhere

Episode 32 Our Mekong is dying’: Locals reel from fish crisis as dams sprout up from Laos to China

Episode 31 Stung Treng plants 30K ‘symbols of national identity

Episode 30 ‘Economic Corridor’ high-speed rail system connecting China, Laos, and Thailand in 2028

Episode 29 Tanee touts trade corridor to Laos, China after Wang Yi visit

Episode 28 Australia supports Laos in improving transport and trade connectivity

Episode 27 Laos faces public backlash as economy teeters toward default

Episode 26 Inflation in Laos Reaches 22-Year High as Economic Crisis Worsens

Episode 25 What the Discovery of Denisovan Remains in Laos Means

Episode 24 How a new library sheds light on the US 'secret war' in Laos

Episode 23 Laos hit by fuel shortages and growing default risk

Episode 22 Laos Backs Study on New Rail Link to Vietnam – GCR

Episode 21 Return of Mekong giant salmon carp raises hopes

Episode 20 Cuba and Laos reaffirm decades-old relationship

Episode 19 Laos Faces Debt Crisis After Borrowing Billions From China

Episode 18 Fishermen catch fish along Mekong River on outskirts of Vientiane in Laos

Episode 17Work on Vientiane-Vung Ang railway expected to start in November

Episode 16 U.S. Provides Food and Hygiene Supplies to Quarantine Centers in Khammouane and Savannakhet

Episode 15 How Lao PDR Can Connect Health, Environment, and Economic Recovery

Episode 14 PM confirms Laos-China railway to open on December 2

Episode 13 Laos hopes freight trains to boost crop exports to China

Episode 12 Lao PDR Economic Fallout from COVID-19 Deepened, Survey Shows

Episode 11 CKP moves forward with planned Laos hydro plant

Episode 10 Bats with Covid-like viruses found in Laos study

Episode 9 Keppel and Electricite Du Laos sign renewable energy agreement

Episode 8 Lao start-ups face challenges, need support

Episode 7 Meeting of party general secretaries and top leaders of Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam

Episode 6 Despite Crime Concerns, Laos Authorizes Cryptocurrency Trial

Episode 5 World Bank highlights opportunities, risks for Lao economic recovery

Episode 4 Connecting with Laos

Episode 3 Mitsubishi invests in Laos wind farm project, biggest in Southeast Asia

Episode 2 Laos Culture

Episode 1 About Laos