Last year, Laos was granted an extension till 2030 (bombing ended in mid-1970s) on its treaty obligation to clear unexploded bombs. Experts have argued it could take significantly longer.

Few photos from project sites in Xieng Khouang where bombs still pile up, and some melted to make cutlery:

Building on 7 years of data-collection and pioneering academic research in other contexts, I shared some analyses with the organizers earlier this year:

papers.ssrn.com/abstract=523...

This aims to illustrate how humanitarian projects facilitated in Geneva have economy-wide impacts in Laos.

Never expected FT accounts to dominate my news feed like this.. 😀

Thank you for your measured and balanced reporting throughout the day, it is crucial for this still developing crisis exacerbated by lack of reliable news organizations on either side. Deeply regret the negative messages coming your way on X, take care and all the best.

Sorry, my mistake. Its one of those 90s movies which remains as a feeling, even when some of the details fade. Cheers

May loved pineapples to be fair, but A+ post.

Just in case: there is an ongoing Wong Kar Wai retrospective at Cinema Grütli