[1][2] While he was the Deputy Prime Minister of Laos from 2002 to 2016, he also held a number of leadership positions in both the government and in LPRP.
[3][4] Asang was born in Phongsaly Province[1] into a Lao Sung and Akha family.
[7][8][9][10][3] When the government changed in 2002, he was named the Deputy Prime Minister of Laos, a position he held until he retired in 2016.
[9][8][14] He also chaired the National Environmental Committee starting in 2011 and focused on the importance of waterways.
[15][16][17] Despite retiring in 2016, Asang is still active within the LPRP and attends events in a representative capacity.