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POTUS Laos Visit Underlines Diplomatic Success of Rebalance

On the morning of 20 August, 1973, American-trained officers of the Royal Lao Air Force returned from exile to launch a coup attempt, taking control of Vientiane’s Wattay International Airport, in a last ditch effort to exclude communists from the country’s new coalition government. By noon their leader had been shot down over the airfield, and the coup had failed. Two years later, Laos’ communist party would take full control of the country, which it has never relinquished.

Comba Telecom Shares Rise On Tie-up With Laotian Government

HONG KONG — Shares of Comba Telecom Systems Holdings rose Friday on the Hong Kong bourse, hitting 1.38 Hong Kong dollars, up 1.85% from the previous close.

Obama’s Visit to Laos is About Confronting China

The United States is attempting to highlight the historical nature of an upcoming visit to the Southeast Asian state of Laos by US President Barack Obama. By doing so, the US hopes perhaps the rhetorical narrative of the visit can compensate for a lack of real political substance.

Exploring the Ancient Lao Capital of Luang Prabang

LUANG PRABANG – President Barack Obama will visit Laos next week to attend a regional summit, making him the first U.S. president to visit the once-isolated Southeast Asian country.

Recharging Asia’s Battery: What Obama Should Do in Laos

Next week, Barack Obama will be the first sitting U.S. president to visit Laos, a poor, landlocked country whose large-scale efforts to dam the Mekong River threaten to destabilize the region. This concerns the United States because Southeast Asia is one of the country’s largest trading partners and a key security ally that can counterbalance China’s growing regional influence. Obama should seize this opportunity to help Laos make energy choices that, over the long term, can unify the region and preserve the Mekong.

Macau Casino Operator Completes Takeover of Laos Property

Hong Kong-listed casino operator Macau Legend Development Limited has announced that it has now assumed complete management and operational responsibilities for the Savan Vegas Hotel And Entertainment Complex in Laos.

Miss Swensen’s Idol 2016 to Model at Lao Fashion Week

Ms Phonethida Yodsombath winner of Miss Swensen’s Idol 2016 has been invited to model for Lao Fashion Week 2016; featured on the cover on Mahason magazine this month, she will join the list of national and international models on the runway this year.

Consumer Protection Hotline Needs More Collaboration

The consumer protection hotline on 1510 requires closer cooperation and more responsibility from the concerned sectors to ensure the faster resolution of claims or disputes.