On October 9, 2023, Laos issued Presidential Decree No. 003, which raised excise tax rates for certain goods, effective immediately.
S. Korea grants Laos US$10.5mil to improve public health, environmental cleanliness
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/Asia News Network): he government of the Republic of Korea has provided a grant of US$10.5 million to finance the scaling up of solid waste and wastewater management, with …
BRI cooperation brings fruitful results, improving people’s livelihood in Laos
Since the launch of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a number of development projects have been started and implemented, creating job opportunities, contributing to the development and improving …
Laos Braces for Typhoon Koinu: A Tale of Preparation and Resilience
In the heart of Southeast Asia, the people of Laos are preparing for a potential onslaught of Typhoon Koinu. From October 9 to 15, the typhoon is expected to unleash rain, thunderstorms, and strong …
Vietnamese billionaire’s taxi firm to expand to Laos
GSM, an exclusively all-electric taxi company owned by Vietnam’s richest man Pham Nhat Vuong, plans to open services in Laos this year.
Vietnam, Laos to boost connectivity via ports, railways, roads
Vietnam and Laos have agreed to boost their connectivity by implementing several key projects including seaports, roads and railway routes.
Hong Kong relaxes visa policy for Vietnamese, Lao, Nepali talents
China Hong Kong Special Administrative Region HKSAR will relax relevant visa policy to attract talents from Vietnam Laos and Nepal HKSAR Chief Exe …
How to Call Laos From Australia
To make a direct call to Laos From Australia, you need to follow the international dialing format given below. The dialing format is same for calling Laos mobile or land line from Australia. To call …
‘Dragon’-like creature found perched high on rocky peak in Laos. It’s a new species
Scientists found an ‘elusive,’ well-camouflaged animal living on a rocky peak in Laos and discovered a new species, a study said. Photo from Santi Xayyasith A “dragon”-like creature …
Laos eliminates elephantiasis: WHO
MANILA (Xinhua): Laos has eliminated lymphatic filariasis, commonly known as elephantiasis, a painful and disabling neglected tropical disease, the World Health Organization (WHO) said here on …