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Mekong Memo Laos Weekly, August 30, 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 30, 2023:

Headlines:

VietJet Plans Direct Flights to Boost Laos-Vietnam Tourism Connectivity

Four Thai Banks Exit Laos Amid Strategy Changes and Investment Declines

Laos and Malaysia Boost Regional Trade with Cross-Railway Cooperation

Laos and Thailand Consider Expressway to Boost Trade and Development with Vietnam

Australia Strengthens Defence and Humanitarian Ties with Laos

Unlocking Prosperity for Landlocked Developing Countries

Thai Investments in Laos Hydropower Questioned

Government Focuses on Revenue, Tourism, and Business Financing

Laos Braces for Surge in Food and Essential Product Prices Amid Inflation

Laos Halts Crypto Mining Due to Energy Crisis and Unpaid Bills

ASEAN Members Commit to Combat Haze Pollution

ASEAN Strengthens Energy Security with Enhanced Interconnectivity

Savannakhet Sets Strict Curfew for Entertainment Venues

Lao Cuisine Showcases Distinct Flavors and Cultural Richness

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