Since the Geneva accords of 1962 established its tripartite “neutrality,” the landlocked, Lilliputian kingdom of Laos has teetered continually on the cliff-edge of chaos. Torn between the demands of ...

BANGKOK, Thailand — When half a dozen gunmen attacked a Laotian border checkpoint this summer, their supporters declared it the beginning of a new campaign to topple Laos’ communist government. Every ...

"If they take over the town or city, wherever, they collect everything," says Vang of the Pathet Lao soldiers. "You have five chickens, they take two for the soldier. If you have rice and you have ...

VIENTIANE, Laos — As the aging revolutionaries of Laos celebrate 30 years in power, their country looks less communist and speech is a little more free. It is open to tourists and is warming up to an ...

ADB Country Director for Laos Shanny Campbell stated that the bank is committed to partnering with the Lao government to achieve inclusive growth and sustainable development. The projects will focus ...