Laos is heavily indebted to and economically dependent on China. Could Vietnam and Thailand offer a way out of its conundrum?

Laythong said Laos was responsible for the construction of a bridge access road, checkpoint buildings and other facilities, which were 100 percent complete. With the regard to the bridge itself ...

Building up reserves to increase buffers against shocks remains critical to macroeconomic stability. Lao PDR’s risk of debt distress remains moderate, though risks have increased. Total debt is ...