Laos’ National Assembly (NA) is considering a proposal to exempt subsidized residential electricity from Value-Added Tax (VAT) as the government looks for ways to ease living costs for low-income households.
The Standing Committee raised the proposal during its monthly meeting on 6-7 August.
According to the NA, the VAT exemption would...
The Program Management and Steering Committee for the third phase of the Laos Australia Institute held its first meeting last week.
The Committee, chaired by...
Internet penetration and social media use increased in Laos in 2023, with internet speeds increasing and more adoption of mobile phones.
Meltwater and We Are...
BCEL Bank has issued a statement warning customers of ATM skimming operations that have occurred at some of its machines around Laos.
Skimming occurs when...
Seventeen staff from across the Lao Government have been selected to participate in the Australia-Laos ASEAN Interpretation and Translation Program.
Upon completion of this...
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport is planning to construct up to five pedestrian footbridges in Vientiane Capital, but only one has received...
