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An explainer on how 'elections' work in authoritarian countries in Asia.
Over 2 dozen officials disciplined for corruption in southern Laos
Up to 26 government officials in Attapeu province have been disciplined for corruption since February.
Thai police: Lao scam centers used illegally installed internet cables
The network of cables found under a Mekong River bridge were used to target Thais with fake calls and messages.
Laos-Vietnam highway, high-speed railway face funding issues
Proposals to build an expressway and a railway between Vientiane and Vietnam have stalled due to lack of funding.
Briton, 2 Australians in intensive care after suspected alcohol poisoning in Laos
A hospital official confirmed two Danish women died of severe poisoning.
Lao villagers oppose granting Chinese company land for coal mining
They fear they will not receive compensation for lost agricultural fields.
2 dead, 10 ill from apparent alcohol poisoning in Lao tourist town Vang Vieng
Police are investigating whether tourists had consumed drinks tainted with methanol.
Laos cracks down on imports of unlabeled goods
Laos cracks down on the import of unlabeled goods, but people say that won't change due to to corruption.
Ineffectual Laos shows ASEAN’s limits on Myanmar conflict
Laos’ ASEAN chairmanship underscores the bloc’s inability to deal with regional issues without outside help.
China to prosecute rights lawyer arrested in Laos
Lu Siwei was arrested en route to join family in the US. His case has been transferred to a court.
