Laos to Raise VAT to 10 Percent on Digital Platforms
Starting 1 August, digital platforms like Google, Facebook, and Amazon will enforce a 10 percent value-added tax (VAT) on customers in Laos, following the country's VAT increase from 7 percent. The three major platforms have been notifying users about the upcoming changes. This VAT adjustment will affect various services involving...
UNODC Launches Campaign to Promote Safe, Responsible Use of Technology For All
With the misuse of technology posing a serious threat across Southeast Asia for the...
China Targets Southeast Asia in Bid to Lead Global EV Market
China's growing electric vehicle (EV) industry has its eyes set on dominating the Southeast...
Laos: June Inflation Hits 26.2 Percent, Highest in 2024
The inflation rate in Laos in June rose to 26.2 percent, up from 25.8...
From Repair to Recycling: How Laos, Singapore Combat E-Waste
Electronic waste, or e-waste, is a rapidly escalating environmental concern in Southeast Asia (SEA)....
LOCA Secures Funding from ADB Frontier to Expand Electric Vehicles Fleet, Charging Network
LOCA, Laos's leading mobility service provider, has received significant funding from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) through ADB Frontier, with support from the United...
Laos Expands Telecommunications Network, Reaching Remote Villages
Laos has achieved a big step in its telecommunications system by adding fiber optic cable that stretches 98,524 kilometers. This means more villages across...
Ken Auto Group Unveils All New-Mazda CX-60 SUV in Laos
Keo Auto Group Co., Ltd., the official agent of Mazda cars in Laos since 2012, unveiled the highly-anticipated All-New Mazda CX-60 SUV on 22...
Social Media Downtime Triggers Addiction Awareness
A recent widespread outage of major social media platforms has reignited discussions about society's addiction to and dependence on digital platforms. On 5 March, millions...
“Scamdemic” Continues to Threaten Livelihood of Lao Residents
Social media has become a prevalent source of communication and entertainment in Laos, especially with the rise of readily accessible electronic devices. However, due...
3P Media Celebrates Milestone Launch as Official Sales Representative for Google Ads in Laos
3P Media, the Official Media Sales Representative for Google in Sri Lanka, Laos, and Brunei, marked their official presence in Laos with an evening...