The Lao Ministry of Finance, on behalf of the government, has asked the National Assembly (NA) to consider changes to the Law on Value-Added Tax (VAT) to help address the country’s financial difficulties. The amendments have been recommended under the new national agenda on the resolution of financial issues currently being debated at an extraordinary […]
Read MoreMembers of the National Assembly have asked the Lao government to begin collecting taxes from those selling products and services online. According to a report by Lao National Radio, members of the National Assembly raised the issue of online commerce, requesting the government to collect taxes from online vendors. National Assembly Member of Khammouan Province, Mr. Bounmy […]
Read MoreThe EU in Laos is providing support for the export of Lao goods to the European market through training sessions for government officials and associated parties. A training session conducted in Vientiane on August 2 was co-chaired by the political officer at the EU in Laos, Francois Pravongviengkham, and Ministry of Industry and Commerce director-general […]
Read MoreThe inflation rate in Laos increased in June this year compared to the same period last year, climbing 3.96 percent. According to the Lao Statistics Bureau, rising inflation has had a direct effect on the cost of living in Laos. Food prices, as well as nonalcoholic beverages, have increased by 4.09 percent in June this year, while clothing […]
Read MoreHttpool has expanded its ad sales partnership with Spotify to include Laos and Cambodia, being the exclusive representative to manage Spotify’s advertising offerings in Indochina for brands of all sizes seeking to connect with their audiences. As the world’s most popular audio streaming platform, Spotify offers a palette of innovative advertising solutions for brands to […]
Read MoreLaos enjoyed a trade surplus in controlled goods through Vietnam in the first six months of 2021 despite the transport difficulties caused by Covid-19 prevention measures. The total value of the trade in imports and exports of controlled goods through Vietnam in the first six months of this year was about $314 million, of which […]
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