Mekong Memo Laos 20230816

Mekong Memo Laos Weekly, August 16, 2023: Business, politics, finance, trade & legal updates.

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With that said, here is your Mekong Memo Laos for the week of August 16, 2023:

Headlines:

Amata City Lao Secures Loan to Further Development

Laos' Trade Deficit Climbs to $166 Million

Thai Airways Resumes Vientiane-Bangkok Direct Flights with Larger Aircraft

Laos Eyes THB 1.8 Billion Thai Loan for Vientiane's Khamsavath Station Upgrade

Golden Triangle SEZ Border Project in Laos Aims for 2024 Completion

Chinese Mining Firm Expands in Laos Amidst Local Concerns

Decline in University Enrollment in Laos Amid Economic Struggles

Prime Minister Chairs Meeting on Upcoming ASEAN Chairmanship Preparations

Laos and Cambodia Join Forces to Bolster Capital Market Development

Ban on Cash Payments for Taxes in Laos to Enhance Transparency

Asean's Growth Elevates Laos on Global Stage

Cluster Bombs in Laos: A Grim 50-Year Legacy

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