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Lao Economy Set to Recover If Threats Can Be Contained

COVID-19 To Impact Lao PDR Growth, Debt In 2020: World Bank Report

25/05/202025/05/2020 J&C Admin 929 Views Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Laos, Lao Economic Monitor, World Bank (WB) Laos

Between 96,000 and 214,000 additional people are estimated to fall into poverty as a result of the pandemic, jeopardizing past gains.

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Rule Of Law Key To Strengthening Laos’ Competitiveness

02/03/201802/03/2018 J&C Admin 2188 Views Rule of Lao Laos, World Bank (WB) Laos

Laos has to strengthen the rule of law if it wants to become a competitive investment destination, according to a report from the World Bank.
“The country (Laos) faces issues that include weak regulatory effectiveness, control of corruption and rule of law,” the 2018-Doing Business in the Lao PDR report highlighted in its key findings.

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Lao Firms Identify High Tax Rates As Investment Constraint

21/02/201821/02/2018 J&C Admin 1817 Views World Bank (WB) Laos

Lao enterprises have highlighted the perceived unprofessional practices of firms in the informal sector and high tax rates as the top constraints in investing in the country, according to a report from the World Bank.