Laos

Thai police free Lao teenager after report of employer’s sexual abuse

The teen, who worked as an elderly caregiver, wasn’t allowed to leave home and her passport had been confiscated.

Laos repatriates 268 Chinese suspected of scamming

The suspects were all arrested in the Golden Triangle SEZ.

Australia pledges new funds for maritime cooperation as ASEAN summit begins

The South China Sea and Myanmar crisis are likely to be high on the agenda at meetings in Melbourne.

Why Laos’ Communists cannot do anti-corruption

Neither the will nor the material conditions are present for an effective anti-corruption campaign in 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.

Lao house church reopens after being attacked

Authorities warn villagers not to harass the Christians and promise protection.

‘Their parents are in Thailand and left the children with me,’ says Lao grandfather in Champassak province.