Laos-China railway vital for economic recovery: PM


VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/Asia News Network): The opening of the Laos-China Railway, Thanaleng Dry Port and Vientiane Logistics Park will create a strong foundation for economic recovery in 2022, the head of government has said.

Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh (pic) told an open government meeting on Thursday (Dec 23) that the government is working very hard to address financial difficulties to prevent Laos from being dragged into an economic crisis.

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