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The Power of Power: Laotian Village Generates Its Own Electricity
In a remote mountain village of northern Laos, a community has developed their own electrical grid, yet faces an uncertain future.
Just How United Is ASEAN Against China Over the South China Sea?
Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss ASEAN unity and North Korea's recent Musudan missile testing.
Singapore-Kunming Rail Link: A 'Belt and Road' Case Study
The Yunnan to Singapore rail link should be a showcase for the Chinese strategy, but it too faces hurdles.
Laos: The Land of a Million Elephants
The expansion of civilization is pushing humans and elephants closer and closer together.
Damming the Nam Khan in Laos
The Nam Khan river, a major tributary of the Mekong, is being dammed in at least 3 places, displacing thousands.
Seeing Landlocked Laos' Sea
The Nam Ngum dam was Laos’ first major hydropower project, and it resulted in the formation of an immense reservoir--the Laos Sea.
Coffee, Kingdoms, and the Peace of Southern Laos
The area around Pakse, the largest city in southern Laos, is best known for its coffee production and the ruins of an ancient empire.
Making the Most of Fruits of the Khone Falls
Not all living from the waters around the Khone Falls demonstrate concern for the health of the water or its creatures.
The Mighty Khone Falls of Laos
Near the Laos-Cambodia border, the falls stretch across the breadth of the Mekong.
US Begins 2016 Asia Outreach With Laos
Laying the groundwork for a presidential visit later this year, John Kerry met with senior Laotian officials.
Mekong River Commission Faces Radical Change
Donors have dropped their funding, forcing a radical restructuring.
China’s Air Defense Identification Zone and Lao Airlines Flight QV916
A curious case of mistrust and misunderstanding in the East China Sea
Interview: Chasing A River's Tail
Luc Forsyth and Gareth Bright have set out on a journey to follow the Mekong river from sea to source.
'Comfort Women' Musical Builds Asian Community
Dimo HyunJun Kim, director of Comfort Women - A New Musical, on adapting social issues for entertainment.
First Wild Saola Sighting in 15 Years Gives Conservationists Hope
The critically endangered mammal was photographed in Vietnam.
Xayaburi Dam Threatens Mekong River’s Giant Catfish
The Xayaburi Dam poses a problem for the Mekong River’s fish and the people living beside it.
More North Koreans Hiding in Laos
Many fear that 20 North Koreans, hiding in South Korea’s Vientiane embassy, could be deported.
Laos Approved for U.S. $5 Billion Loan for Rail Project
Laos has just gone deeper into debt with a U.S. $5 billion loan to build a Thailand-Vietnam rail link.
Pressure Mounts on Laos Over Missing Activist
International concern over human rights in Laos is growing over the disappearance of Sombath Somphone.
What Will WTO Membership Mean for Laos?
Laos’ recent WTO membership stands to benefit the country significantly. But the gains will take work.
Laos Finally Called Out over Xayaburi Dam
Are regional tensions over the Xayaburi Dam coming to a head?
The Curious Case of Sombath Somphone
Many are demanding answers regarding Sombath Somphone’s disappearance in Laos.
Laos' Debt Raising Eyebrows
As the country undertakes a number of large infrastructure project some wonder if its ambitions outstrip its capabilities.
Laos' "Different Face" of Poverty
While Laos has been the beneficiary of rapid economic growth, not all are seeing its benefits.