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 is aiming to expand its cassava exports and attract more international customers, especially from neighboring countries, following strong trade in recent years.
In 2024,...
In September 2024, Typhoon Yagi swept across Laos, primarily affecting the northern regions. The storm caused widespread devastation, leaving a trail of destruction in...
Since its inception in 2021, the China-Laos Railway has transported more than 54 million tons of goods and carried over 48.6 million passengers, strengthening...
On 6 March, the Government of Laos and the United Nations country representative signed off on a project aiming to strengthen large-scale food fortification...
Laos is set to strengthen its aviation sector through expanded pilot training and safety programs.
Under a new agreement with Partners in Aviation and Communications...
