Contents: - Analysis of the Trade Integration of ASEAN in the Priority Sectors on External Export Bounlert VANNALAT - The Current Account Model for Laos: An Econometric Analysis Houmlack Mingbobpha - Impact of East West Economic Corridor on Livelihoods in Savannakhet Province of the Lao PDR Montague Lord - The Effects of Budget Deficits on Inflation: The Case of Lao PDR Sengphet CHIDDALA - The Possible Negative Impact of Roads on Irrigation: Evidence from Rice Production SISOUPHATHONG Viriyasack