China and Laos open $6 billion high-speed rail link

VIENTIANE (Reuters) - A $6 billion high-speed rail line connecting China with its Southeast Asian neighbour Laos opened on Friday, a milestone in Beijing's ambitious Belt and Road infrastructure plans.…

Laos concerned about possible ‘debt trap’ as China escalates investment in country

Vientiane [Laos] July 13 (ANI): With investments by China in infrastructure projects in Laos increasing, there is growing concern in the Southeast Asian country about falling into a 'debt trap'.…

Future of Laos, its fiscal stability, hinges greatly on China: Expert

Bangkok [Thailand], July 3 (ANI): The Southeast Asian nation of Laos is struggling to meet its debt obligations amid sovereign downgrades and depleted foreign reserves. Peter Janssen, writing in Asia…