Laos
Laos’ highest court aims for special court in lawless Golden Triangle
An office site in the special economic zone has already been selected, a government official said.
Chinese mining companies must process minerals in Laos before export
2024-03-07The order is aimed at creating more jobs – and at demanding more benefits for Laotians from Chinese-funded projects.
Analysis: For women in Asia, motherhood is a complicated investment
2024-03-07Women across Asia are grappling with the steep cost of raising children.
Cambodia confiscates 4 tons of ‘yellow vine’ in crackdown
Vine poachers need to be arrested to more effectively stop production, environmentalists say.