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, rising from the existing 65 percent rate.
Under the new law, tax rates on liquor with more than 20 percent alcohol content and all beers will...
Japanese cable manufacturer Bando Densen has opened a factory in Laos, joining a group of competitors that are stepping up their presence in Southeast...
A senior Lao government official has warned that unregistered currency exchange services that violate currency regulations must be punished.
A number of foreign currency exchange...
Indonesia’s state-owned Mandiri Bank has announced its intention to enter Laos and Cambodia.
Rohan Nafas, Mandiri Bank corporate secretary, said the bank is now studying...
Banque pour le Commerce Exterieur Lao Public (BCEL) has joined hands with Chinese payment service provider UnionPay International (UPI) to roll out new QR...
Laos will tighten regulations on the location of fuel depots and gas stations in residential areas to ensure the safety of residents.
According to a...