China-Laos railway moves more than 90 million tonnes of cargo
As of the morning of August 18, the railway had handled more than 80,000 freight train trips, including over 23,000 cross-border services, according to the company.
Tourist train service from Beijing to Vientiane commences
A cross-border tourist train service from the Chinese capital Beijing to Lao capital Vientiane began running on November 13.
Thailand expects more agricultural exports shipped to China via China-Laos Railway
The China-Laos Railway has enhanced connectivity between China and Southeast Asian countries, with Thailand hoping to export more agricultural products to China through the rail route.
Thailand’s trade with nearby countries increases in January
Thailand’s total trade with neighbouring countries, including cross-border trade, came in at 141.07 billion THB (4.22 billion USD) in January, up 9.49 percent year on year.
Lao economy expected to grow 4.2 percent next year
The Lao economy is projected to grow by 4.2 percent in 2022, driven by commercial production for exports and opportunities and benefits arising from the China-Laos Railway, reported Vientiane Times on December 17.
China willing to step up cooperation with Laos
China is willing to cooperate with Laos to further implement the consensus reached by the leaders of the two parties and the two countries, while continuously consolidating the traditional friendship and increasing high-level exchanges, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has said.
Laos’ economic growth may reach 7 percent in 2018: expert
Laos could reach an economic growth of 7 percent in 2018, but needs to speed up mega projects, a Lao economist has said.