Online sellers in Vientiane must register as businesses and obtain an e-commerce licence or face fines of up to LAK 10 million (approximately USD 440), under a notice issued by the Vientiane Capital Department of Industry and Commerce.
The notice, signed on 3 July but only published online on 27...
Laos and Cambodia officially launched Phase 2 of their cross-border QR code payment system on 19 December, enabling seamless digital transactions for travelers from...
Thailand is set to eliminate its tax exemption for low-value online purchases starting January 2026, imposing import duties and a 7 percent value-added tax...
On 14 June, Vietnam’s parliament passed legislation to increase the special consumption tax on beer and strong alcoholic beverages to 90 percent by 2031,...
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has announced the temporary closure and upgrade of the Importer-Exporter Registration and Management System for goods and services.
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