Will Modern-Day Silk Road Bring Prosperity To Laos? – OpEd

By Pattama Vilailert

When a China-built high-speed railway began operations in December 2021, Laos joined the modern-day silk road project that opened itself to trade and tourism opportunities across Asia. But many in the country doubt whether the land-locked nation would reap full benefits.

But Sangphet Manivong, a Lao...