Laos will implement new income tax rates for businesses and employees on February 17, in a move to improve tax compliance as well as boost productivity.
Malaysia’s Kumpulan Powernet To Build Hydropower Plant in Nam Samoy
Malaysia’s Kumpulan Powernet Bhd has secured an MYR 66 million (USD15.9 million) contract from Zhenghong Building Road & Bridge Construction to build a hydropower plant at Nam Samoy in Vientiane, Laos.
China and ASEAN Foreign Ministers to hold Emergency Coronavirus Meeting in Laos
Foreign ministers from China and ASEAN are planning to hold an emergency meeting this month to discuss the new coronavirus outbreak.
Laos Suffers Trade Deficit of USD 137m in 2019
Laos recorded a trade deficit of USD 137 million in 2019, although the country exported more than its yearly plan.
Vang Vieng to Open New Tourism Training Center This Month
Vang Vieng is gearing up to open a new tourism and hospitality training center in a move to improve tourism services in the city.
Ministry of Health Facebook Page to Post Realtime Coronavirus Updates
The Lao Ministry of Health has issued an internal notice to all staff and partner organizations instructing them to be wary of social media misinformation in the wake of the coronavirus epidemic.
Deaths in Phongsaly Caused By Common Flu, not Coronavirus
The deaths of three residents in Phongsaly Province originally attributed to the Coronavirus have now been confirmed as having been caused by influenza.
Coronavirus Prejudice, Crazed Gunman, Expensive Eggs – This Week In Lao Social Media
The Laotian Times brings our readers a round-up of some of the most shared topics this past week, based on reach and engagement on Facebook.
