12.10.21 - 12.16.21

• #LaosAngelesRoots 

  • Laos Angeles Shine featuring Rosy Lattanavong!

• #Representation + #LaotianDiaspora

  • Southeast Asians are underrepresented in STEM. The label 'Asian' boxes them out more (NPR)

• Motherland News

  • As China brings Laos into its fold, will the US seek to reset relations to counter Beijing? (SCMP)

  • In Laos, a 'very dangerous dam' threatens an ancient world heritage site (Mongabay)

  • Five thousand passengers board Laos-China Railway in first five days (The Star)

  • Despite COVID-19, China Expects 1 Million Passenger Trips on New Laos Rail Link (Reuters)