The business sector said yesterday it strongly supports the collection of Value Added Tax (VAT) at border checkpoints in Laos but urged customs officials to implement it at every border crossing with transparency and efficient services.
Wrestling Federation Focusing on Younger Generation
Lao Wrestling Federation is redoubling efforts to train young athletes in different categories for future international competitions despite the unsuccessful medal hunt at the recent 5th Asian Beach Games in Vietnam.
National Investment in Adolescent Girls Essential
Laos needs to invest in adolescent girls to reduce their early marriage and early pregnancy rates, officials highlighted at a press conference yesterday.
Statistics Bureau Highlights Achievements
Lao Statistics Bureau under the Ministry of Planning and Investment held a press conference on Monday to highlight its important work, results and development strategies for the years ahead.
China-Asia Trade, Cultural Exchange Promoted through Rally
After the arrival of over 100 racers in 45 hardcore off-road vehicles for the Belt and Road International Auto Rally of Yunnan province, China, the rally opened its 2016 trade fair in Vientiane yesterday.
Lao Needs Specific Law on Product Sciences
Laos is still in need of creating a specific law aiming at the administration and promotion of Lao scientists as well as the commercialisation of products derived from nature.
Update on Wooden Product Exports Allowed and Prohibited
An updated list of wooden products allowed for and prohibited from export has been released in a move to regulate timber businesses, while closing loopholes for illegal logging.
Bus Passengers to Benefit from New Tracking Systems
Vientiane bus users should no longer have to worry about waiting for public buses because transport officials are installing a bus locator system and traffic observation packet sensor system to modernise bus transport services.
