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Laos Collects USD 12 Million in Digital Taxes From Global Tech Companies

Laos has collected approximately USD 12 million in digital taxes from global technology companies since introducing its digital tax system in late 2024, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Santiphab Phomvihane. The tax applies to foreign digital service providers without a physical presence in Laos, including Microsoft,...

Laos Agricultural, Forestry Exports Top USD 1 Billion in First Half of 2026

Laos earned more than USD 1 billion from agriculture and forestry exports in the...

Laos Steps Up Illegal Mining Crackdown After Luang Prabang Gold Mining Cases

The Lao Ministry of Industry and Commerce has ordered a nationwide crackdown on illegal...

Champasak Signs Deal for New 5-MW Solar Power Project

Authorities in Champasak signed a concession agreement on 3 July with a private company...

China Reservoir Collapse Comes as Laos Prepares for Rising Rivers and Flood Risks

Floods in southern China have killed two people and forced nearly 48,000 residents to...

Association Announces 15th Handicrafts Festival

The 15th Lao Handicrafts Festival 2016 is slated to be held from October 26 to November 1 at Lao International Trade Exhibition and Convention...

Top Global Leaders Flying to Laos

All top foreign leaders from around the world have confirmed their attendance for the 28th and 29th ASEAN Summits and related Summits to be...

Unwanted Pregnancies Ranks as Top Issue among Vientiane Youth

The problem of unwanted pregnancies is rated among the top issues at the Vientiane Youth Centre for Health and Development when it comes to...

That Luang Stupa Restoration Project Underway

Vientiane authorities officially launched the fourth That Luang Stupa restoration project in the capital to return the national icon to its traditional glory in...

Saravan Plans to Develop Newly Discovered Kalaeng Cave

Saravan provincial authorities plan to develop Kalaeng cave, in Saravan district, as a tourism destination after its recent discovery by villagers. Officials from the Provincial...

Asean Senior Officials Discuss Preparations for Summits

ASEAN senior officials yesterday held the final discussions on preparations for the 28th and 29th ASEAN Summits and related summits, and relevant activities which...