The “New Cold War” could be a potential description for the unfolding geopolitical lay of the planet as Russia reemerges as a world power, and China rises as a new one in the face of a prevailing Wall Street-Washington-London international order.
GE, EDL Sign Agreement to Develop Laos’ Hydroelectric Power Workforce
Electricite du Laos and General Electric have signed a memorandum of understanding to launch joint research and training programs designed to support the development of Laos’ hydroelectric power sector and electric grid.
Vietnam, Laos Foster Cooperation in Information Security
Minister of Information and Communications Truong Minh Tuan and Lao Minister of Post and Telecommunications Thansamay Kommasith have agreed to strengthen future partnership in information security and human resources development.
Kudos to Asean Chair Laos Despite Hiccups
By all accounts, Laos has performed well and managed its role efficiently, delivering nearly all of its pledges as the chair of Asean. The land-locked country also showed that it can both serve as a bridge between new and old members and at the same time represent Asean in engaging major powers.
What Obama’s Vientiane Speech Tells Us About US-Laos Relations
OP-ED: When Air Force One touched down at Wattay International Airport in Vientiane, Barack Obama became the first sitting US President to visit Laos. A day later, he gave a speech at the National Cultural Hall. The consequences of that elegant speech, covered by an army of local and international media, was two-fold. Firstly, it thrust the little landlocked country into the international spotlight and revealed a history and legacy that have plagued relations between Laos and America for as long as the media can remember. And secondly, it was the closest semblance of an apology that a major superpower could offer for something it had done nearly half a century ago.
SMEs to Benefit from Greater Incentives: Minister
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are set to enjoy stronger incentives under the government’s policy to promote this sector, which is fundamental to the country’s economy, a minister has said.
Young Labour Force to Fuel Lao Economic Growth
Laos will enjoy a boost in economic growth until 2052 as the working age of its young labour force continues to further expand economic development, according to the National Transfer Accounts (NTA) project.
SHD, Link Capital Team Up to Develop Agarwood in Laos
Agarwood products in Laos will be developed to international standard for export thanks to a new deal after local growers have struggled with marketing and the technical aspects of agarwood cultivation for many years.
