Economy
Laos shifts to China equity from loans as party congress starts
Beijing's communist sibling pushed to salvage state enterprises amid pandemic
Laos
Arts
BOOKS: 'In the Dragon's Shadow,' by Sebastian Strangio
Southeast Asia's foreign policy challenges in the 'Chinese Century'
International relations
Beijing-friendly Cambodia and Laos pushed out to ASEAN's fringe
China's rise exacerbates Southeast Asian bloc's inherent tensions, experts say
DealStreetAsia
$5m Laos forestry investment offered by Dutch bank FMO
Mekong Timber to build integrated saw log, veneer and chipping mill
Economy
Laos credit downgrade signals 'real' default risk as China looms
Fitch's rare cut to 'CCC' raises possibility of relief from Beijing
Retail
Thailand's CP Group to open first 7-Eleven store in Laos in 2022
Leading conglomerate expands its retail business in neighboring ASEAN countries
36Kr/KrASIA
Thai agritech startup raises $2m in pre-Series A round
Ricult targets product development and expansion into neighboring countries
DealStreetAsia
Dutch bank weighs investment in Cambodia-Laos-Myanmar Fund
FMO's COVID follow-on reserves targeted with $1.4m commitment
Opinion
Southeast Asia is on the coronavirus vaccine hunt
Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam have successful pharmaceutical sectors
Coronavirus
Laos' debt woes worsen as bills for China-funded dams loom
Coronavirus rattles first US dollar bond, adding pressure to weakened economy
International relations
Japan's judicial diplomacy at crossroads as Laos enacts civil code
Legal assistance to Southeast Asia brings result, but budget constraints loom
Electronics
Nikon cuts jobs in Thailand and Laos with camera sales slumping
Factory positions pared 10% and more production adjustments expected amid pandemic
Economy
Vietnam and Mekong peers pay economic price despite low virus tolls
Promising ASEAN quartet likely to fortify and diversify after pandemic cuts growth
Opinion
China wants to know if you are with it or against it
Beijing has divided world with coronavirus policies, making countries take sides
Coronavirus
Virus-free Laos lifts shutters on shops and restaurants
State slowly reopens economy while vigilant against new cases
Opinion
Governments facing tough choices in COVID-19 crisis: World Bank VP
Countries in East Asia and Pacific must expand effective programs for poverty relief
Opinion
US can outshine China at coronavirus medical diplomacy
Washington needs to boost existing anti-pandemic research networks in Asia
Arts
Laos goes to the movies
Local filmmakers are starting to overcome financing and censorship constraints
Belt and Road
Chinese investment upheavals anger Laos' indigenous tribes
Rural communities face lifestyle changes as authoritarian state develops
Coronavirus
ASEAN members pressed by China to lift travel curbs
Foreign ministers agree to cooperate on virus but show mixed feelings for Beijing
Your Week in Asia
G-20 finance ministers, Nissan shareholders and a China-ASEAN meeting
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest political and business events
Opinion
Punishing Cambodia is going to backfire on EU
Removing tariff-free access will drive Phnom Penh toward Beijing's orbit
Coronavirus
Coronavirus exposes Southeast Asia's public health shortfalls
Experts say health infrastructure remains 'systematically underfinanced'
Coronavirus
Westerdam finally arrives in Cambodia after 5 ports refused
Prime Minister Hun Sen says decision is "humanitarian"
Companies
Japan millennial ditches suit to seek fortune in Myanmar deliveries
After launch of Hi-So bicycle-based service, battle with Singapore's Grab looms