Laos
Lao villagers say they got little warning of dam water release
Nam Ou 4 Dam started increasing its discharge on Monday after heavy rains filled its reservoir.
Long lines for gasoline in Laos as shortage worsens
2022-05-23Rising global prices and the rapid depreciation of the kip are blamed for the crisis at the pump.
Biden unveils US Indo-Pacific economic plan after summits in Japan, South Korea
2022-05-23More countries join the president's Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity.
Lao central bank blames depreciating kip on currency converter manipulation
Import export imbalance with Thailand, and low foreign currency reserves are the real causes, experts say.