Laos Accelerates Infrastructure Development Amidst Strengthened China-Vietnam Ties
The Laotian government hints at accelerating domestic infrastructure development, potentially in response to Vietnam's Phu Bai International Airport expansion plans. This suggests a broader strategy to deepen economic ties with China and Vietnam.
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