Lao PM Thongloun Sisoulith and his Vietnamese counterpart Nguyen Xuan Phuc agreed to accelerate the project during the former’s visit to Hanoi earlier this month.
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Belt and Road shields Myanmar from Beijing’s capital crackdown
The sectors targeted by the restriction do not concern investment projects here, which are mostly infrastructure and energy-related.
The Lancang-Mekong cooperation framework: China’s real motivation
There are several reasons why China finally takes part in a cooperation framework with the lower Mekong countries. One of them is allow China to enter a ‘damage control’ diplomacy.
Oudomxay province in Laos eyes development of large-scale farms
Chinese companies have told us we need to carry out large-scale production if we want to supply the railway and other development projects in the province: province governor
Event: The Belt and Road Initiative: building bonds across Asia, Europe and Beyond
On Thursday, October 12th, policy makers from across Europe and Asia will join World Bank Group President for an event that examines BRI’s challenges and opportunities.
Chinese investor gears up to develop Khonphapheng SEZ
“If construction goes ahead as planned, it will be the largest development in the province and in Laos,” says Champasak Provincial Governor Bounthong Divixay.
Laos and Cambodia: the China dance
Laos and Cambodia are often seen as little more than political twins who have chosen to reap economic benefits from China in exchange for their loyalty to the Middle Kingdom.
China plan to benefit Cambodia
China’s vice premier Zhang Gaoli has said Cambodia will benefit from the expansion of his country’s flagship Belt and Road Initiative.
ASEAN countries “keen” and “ready” for Belt and Road: HKTDC
China’s Belt and Road Initiative Is moving ahead swiftly, with a major summit recently concluding in Hong Kong under the banner, “from vision to action”.
Hong Kong leader heads to Myanmar seeking to complement Belt and Road
Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Carrie Lam visits Myanmar this week in an effort to step up its game in ASEAN and is expected to promote Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative.