Laos connects

Laos is working on a five-year development plan to provide new international connections through new highways and rail links to its neighbours.
February 7, 2012 Read time: 1 min
Laos is working on a five-year development plan to provide new international connections through new highways and rail links to its neighbours. The aim is to improve the country's economy through boosting trade with its neighbours and encouraging through-traffic. The country is looking to China to help with engineering expertise as well as investment.

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