Laos
Thai police cut internet cable across the Mekong that served Lao scam centers
The network of cables found under a bridge were used to target Thais with fake calls and messages.
Laos-Vietnam highway, high-speed railway face funding issues
2024-10-21Laos’ large national debt has stopped progress on the railway and held back plans for a Vientiane-Hanoi expressway.
Ineffectual Laos shows ASEAN’s limits on Myanmar conflict
2024-10-20Laos’ ASEAN chairmanship underscores the bloc’s inability to deal with regional issues without outside help.
ASEAN faces tests in tackling Myanmar war, South China Sea tensions
Leaders of the 10-member regional bloc will gather later in the week for talks.