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Lao State Fuel Company Set to Transform into Public–Private Joint Venture

The Lao government is moving to restructure the Lao State Fuel Company (LSFC) into a public–private joint venture as part of its broader overhaul of major state-owned enterprises, according to a report presented to the National Assembly on 13 November. Officials detailed the reform plan during the 10th Ordinary Session...

Thailand to End Tax Exemption on Low-Value Online Imports from January 2026

Thailand is set to eliminate its tax exemption for low-value online purchases starting January...

Lao Government Keeps Majority in Lao Airlines as COMAC Takes 49% Stake

On 10 November, the Lao government confirmed an agreement with the Chinese state-owned aircraft...

National Assembly Advances Dialogue on Sustainable Health Financing in Laos

The National Assembly of Laos has convened the second in a national series of...

ASEAN SOAR Together Empowers MSMEs with Digital Boost at ABIS 2025

On 31 October, the ASEAN Foundation, in partnership with TikTok Shop and the ASEAN...

District Governments Begin Salary Payments via u-Money

The u-money service from Star Fintech is able to provide payment and funds transfer services and can be used for payment of wages and...

Thai Firm Keen to Construct ASEAN’s Largest Wind Farm in Laos

Thai energy giant BCPG Public Company has announced plans to develop ASEAN's largest wind farm in Laos, capitalizing on rising demand for energy in...

Foreign Businesses Encouraged to Apply for Friend of Laos Business Award

Foreign-owned businesses are encouraged to apply for the Friend of Laos award as part of the ASEAN Business Awards Laos 2020. Applications are now open...

ASEAN Business Awards Laos 2020 Open for Applications

Applications are now open for the ASEAN Business Awards Laos 2020, with awards to be presented at a gala event held in Vientiane on...

Star Fintech Signs Deal with BCEL for Mobile Banking Interconnectivity

Star Fintech has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with BCEL on cooperation and interconnectivity between the two mobile banking systems. A signing ceremony was held...

Star Fintech Signs Payment Link Deal with ACLEDA Bank

Star Fintech has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ACLEDA Bank Lao on cooperation in e-commerce. A signing ceremony was held at the Star Telecom...