Vientiane, Laos, 8 September 2016 – Regional broadcaster, Channel NewsAsia, brought together business leaders and the government sector for two forums held during the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (ABIS) 2016, at Muong Thanh Luxury Hotel in Vientiane, Laos. On 6th September, a Business Insights ASEAN Special forum on how businesses can “Succeed in ASEAN Developing Economies” took place. This was followed by a Special Session with Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of International Monetary Fund (IMF) who spoke about “ASEAN Economic Development Perspectives” on 7th September.
Top Leaders Discuss How Businesses Can Succeed in ASEAN Developing Economies at Channel NewsAsia Forums

Premier Li Keqiang Visits Local Store In Laos
Premier Li Keqiang came back to Beijing from Laos on Sept 9 after having attended leaders’ meetings on East Asia cooperation and making an official visit to Laos.
ASEAN Summit Ends In Laos
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Laos has ended with the chairmanship of the ten member bloc passing to the Philippines in a brief ceremony.
Laos Backs India’s Permanent UN Security Council Seat

Ahead of the 14th India-Asean Summit and the 11th East Asia Summit here on Thursday, Laos Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith said that his country supports a permanent seat for India in the UN Security Council (UNSC).
Laos Joins Paris Agreement
The Lao People’s Democratic Republic on Wednesday became the 27th nation to submit to the United Nations its document of ratification for the Paris Agreement on climate change. The Paris Agreement, the first global climate change accord, will enter into force 30 days after 55 nations representing at least 55 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions have deposited their instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval, or accession to the U.N.
Citizenship, Family Books, ID Cards Awarded to Expatriates in Laos
Several years ago, the Lao government introduced a policy to reward qualified foreign expatriates in Laos with citizenship if they so desired. Laos also gives family books and ID cards to foreigners who do not want to denounce their original citizenship.
Tou Hero Joins Gala Dinner Concert to Welcome Asean Delegations
Tou Hero, some of the singer’s friends and also performing artists from various departments under the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism came together for a performance spectacular to entertain the ASEAN delegations during a gala dinner held on Wednesday night at the National Conference Hall.
Mini Concert, Dance Events Supporting Flood Victims
Indee Records and Urban Youth Dance 2016 are staging dance events and a mini concert this weekend to help raise money to support flood victims in northern Laos.