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The Covid-19 crisis resulted in an indefinite delay for the project to build the largest private hospital in Laos.
Read MoreThe Covid-19 crisis resulted in an indefinite delay for the project to build the largest private hospital in Laos.
Read MoreThe Tourism Council of Thailand estimates that in the next three months up to 30 per cent of tourism-related businesses in Thailand are at risk of shutting down permanently
Read MoreSource: Vientiane Times Laos needs at least US$4 billion in foreign currencies to purchase goods from other countries each year,
Read MoreThe Decision brings clarity to certain important provisions of the Amended Law on Intellectual Property No. 38/NA, published in May 2018.
Read MoreSource: The Star Laos will establish the National Center for the Quality Inspection of Foodstuff and Beverage to ensure the
Read MoreSports competitions, casinos, and some social gatherings will be allowed to resume under the government’s decision to relax the COVID-19 prevention measures
Read MoreThe Covid-19 pandemic has claimed another victim – regional budget airline NokScoot is closing down.
Read MorePRI·MED Medical Products (PRI·MED), a worldwide leader in manufacturing single-use medical personal protective equipment (PPE) including face masks, gowns and examination gloves – has today announced the development of a new manufacturing facility in Vientiane, Laos
Read MoreThe one-stop service introduced by the government to enable the completion of service procedures at one location is still not implemented effectively
Read MoreVietnamese carriers’ plans to resume international flights next month will come to naught, given fresh Covid-19 outbreaks in Asia and other factors, experts say.
Read MoreThe Ministry of Post and Telecommunications has issued a notice urging phone users to re-register phone and internet SIM cards from Jul 1, 2020.
Read MoreThe value of coffee exported by Laos increased as the price of local coffee beans was better this year
Read MoreThailand Civil Aviation Authority (CAAT) has said it will be September before international flights to and from the country resume.
Read MoreSeveral restaurants in Vientiane and tourist destinations across Laos continue to be closed after suspending operations several months ago due to the Covid-19 crisis, and some operators are now seeking new ways to earn a living.
Read MoreImporters and exporters in Laos are grappling with several challenges despite the government’s active efforts to reduce procedures and trade barriers.
Read MoreThe Lao PDR has so far avoided a major health crisis but has not been immune from the global economic downturn as the COVID-19-induced economic recession has affected the country through multiple channels including tourism, trade, investment, commodity prices, exchange rates, and lower remittances.
Read MoreSource: Vientiane Times Construction of a 113.50-km expressway linking Vientiane and Vangvieng is now over 70 percent complete and authorities
Read MoreWe address the human resources challenges facing employers in Laos and answer the challenging questions relating to the workplace within Laos’ labour law framework and COVID-19-specific regulations and guidance
Read MoreLaos has approved a Singapore energy firm’s plan to build a 1,000 MW coal-fired power plant in the southern province of Sekong.
Read MoreThe real estate market in Laos is expected to decline by 15 percent to 20 percent this year because of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and a continuing economic slowdown.
Read MoreThe Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare has instructed businesses in the production and service sectors to respect the Law on Labour, related laws, and regulations on the payment of workers affected by the Covid-19 outbreak.
Read MoreThe current impact of the situation is still being molded, consumer behaviors and consumption patterns are changing and will continue to change drastically in the coming few months.
Read MoreNikon Corporation has announced that they’ve reduced the number of employees in their Imaging business by 700 at its factories in Thailand and Laos – around 10% of their workforce in each of those locations.
Read MoreA new International Labor Organization report suggests that more than one in six young people worldwide has stopped working since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, while the rest have seen their working hours cut by almost a quarter.
Read MoreLaos will not be able to achieve the target for tax collections this year due to the Covid-19 crisis and the implementation of the adjusted new tax law.
Read MoreThe amended law addresses insurance activity in Laos, insurers’ daily operations, and termination and liquidation of an insurance company.
Read MoreBetween 96,000 and 214,000 additional people are estimated to fall into poverty as a result of the pandemic, jeopardizing past gains.
Read More39 days no infections prompts gradual reopening of int’l borders
Read MoreLaos will be hard-pressed to meet its external debt obligations
Read MoreThe government needs to speed up the provision of the loans it has approved as this is one of the best ways to help Lao businesses survive amid the Covid-19 pandemic
Read MoreThe perennial challenge of unemployment in Laos has been further exacerbated by the Covid-19 outbreak as large numbers of people have been laid off from their jobs.
Read MoreFitch Ratings has affirmed Laos’ Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘B-‘ and revised the Outlook to Negative from Stable.
Read MoreThe ban on flights to Laos continues with no end date in sight as far as government announcements go
Read MoreThe value of Laos’ exports this year have dropped from US$410 million in January to US$209 million in April because of the impact of the global Covid-19 pandemic.
Read MoreMany large shopping centres have resumed operations after being temporarily closed in line with the government’s orders to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Read MoreEnterprises operating during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic must strictly implement precautionary measures to avert further outbreaks of the virus, authorities have advised.
Read MoreThe government has introduced the three-step Business Start-up process for registration of enterprises that will facilitate entrepreneurs, and reduce time and unnecessary costs.
Read MoreWork on the country’s third longest tunnel at Namor district in Oudomxay province, which is part of the Laos-China Railway Project and has a length of 9020 metres, has been completed.
Read MorePrivate schools must pay 50 percent of the salaries of teachers, while parents must pay 50 percent of the fees for students for the month of April.
Read MoreThe prime minister told the cabinet to remain tough in enforcing his Order No. 6 which imposes tougher prevention and control measures, and measures imposed by the relevant authorities.
Read MoreFactories and businesses at the heart of the Lao economy will be able to resume their operations amid the extended lockdown ordered by the Prime Minister to combat the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read MoreLaos is expecting tourism revenues to fall by at least US$350 million (3,111 billion kip) this year with the sector to cut 2 percent off the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP).
Read MoreThailand’s anti-monopoly watchdog warned food delivery platforms they could face fines for charging higher commissions
Read MoreLaos recorded a trade deficit of US$118 million in March, which was higher than the figures for January and February.
Read MoreBusinesses engaged in foreign trade have asked the government to allow imports and exports via local and traditional border checkpoints
Read MoreAs all J&C teams have switched to “home office”, we assure you that J&C Group continues to support you, your family, and/or your company.
Read MoreEconomic growth in Laos has slowed as production and consumer spending drop amid fears of a spread of the coronavirus, with growth expected to shrink by about 50 percent
Read MoreLao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith just announced the following tax measures to reduce the impact from COVID19 on SME’s
Read MoreThe government yesterday announced to close all international checkpoints and prohibit public movement for non-essential activities for almost three weeks to control the coronavirus pandemic as fears of outbreak escalate.
Read MoreThe filing due date of the financial statements for 2019 is postponed to 30 April 2020
Read MoreThe Lao government has adopted in principle an economic stimulus package to minimise the impact caused by the ongoing outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19)
Read MoreThailand is preparing to restrict some aspects of daily life after the country’s biggest spike in coronavirus cases, further damaging one of Asia’s weakest economic outlooks.
Read MoreTesco, Britain’s biggest retailer, is selling its businesses in Thailand and Malaysia to Thailand’s CP Group entities for an enterprise value of US$10.6bil.
Read MoreCoverage by the national power grid is still limited due to a lack of funding for power grid development
Read MoreChina-dependent countries feel fallout in tourism, manufacturing, and exports.
Read MoreChinese entrepreneurs in Laos’ capital Vientiane are allegedly importing vehicles from China illegally for car rental and taxi businesses, much to the ire of their Lao competitors
Read MoreThe top five categories of imported goods were construction equipment, fuel and gas, items used in industry, electronic products, vehicle parts, and food.
Read MoreDespite a new set of challenges like the long dry season, Covid-19 outbreak, and US-China trade war, Laos looks set to enjoy stable growth of at least 6 per cent, possibly 6.3-6.4 per cent.
Read MoreThe award was presented by Mr. Dean Robertson, CEO of APA Insurance, in recognition of J&C Insurance’s distinguished service and achieving the highest of standards in all areas of agency growth, customer service, and good business practices.
Read MoreWith these new offices now-up-and-running, we invite our clients to come and visit us at anytime. The team would be happy to host you and discuss any needs that you may have.
Read MoreLaos stands to lose US$250 million to US$300 million in first-quarter revenue from the service sector, including tourism, due to fallout from the coronavirus outbreak
Read MoreThe Dongbang water treatment extension plant is to be built in Xaythany district, Vientiane with aid from Hungary
Read MoreLao’s macroeconomic growth is projected to improve moderately this year, with growth of 6.3 to 6.4 percent
Read MoreThe new law provides better progressive rates for personal income tax and has lowered profit tax rates.
Read MoreThe Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL) makes a soft launch of the Lao QR Code standard for payments
Read MorePrime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith told his cabinet to take steps to expedite the approval of investment and business operation licences
Read MoreLaos will open the Pang Mon checkpoint in Sayaboury province opposite Thailand’s Ban Huak checkpoint in Phu Sang district
Read MoreExperts met to make recommendations on policies and technical standards in the transition from internal combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs).
Read MoreInflation continued to increase in December, sending a strong warning that serious action is needed to rein in the price of goods and services to prevent them rising further
Read MoreIn an extraordinary example of applied capacity building, Australian businesswoman Susie Martin is leading the way in helping one of South East Asia’s poorest countries set about improving its food production systems.
Read MoreThis week, Mr. Stephan R. Aeschbach handed over the reins of J&C Insurance to Mr. Fabrice Decico.
Read MoreThe government must employ concrete measures to implement its policy on transformation of the country from landlocked to a land bridge,
Read MoreChina and Laos have signed an agreement on bilateral monetary cooperation to enhance the use of local currencies in trade and investment,
Read MoreThe Ministry of Energy and Mines has predicted that the demand for electricity in Laos will increase to 1,800MW during the period 2020-2025,
Read MoreThe government has promulgated a new prime ministerial decree, which aims to more effectively administer the growing number of businesses involved in the import, sale and assembly of vehicles in Laos.
Read MoreThe government should persist with its promotional policy for investment in the energy and mines sectors as they are key income earners for Laos’ economic growth
Read MoreJ&C Group is excited to announce the relaunch of J&C Real Estate, with Casey A. Tolzman taking the role of director.
Read MoreJ&C Insurance was presented with 3 awards, for being Forte-Toko Insurance’s largest & most successful agent in 2019 !
Read MoreMarketing is the major reason why one product can be sold for 2 extremely different prices even though the cost
Read MoreThe Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL), the country’s central bank, on Monday officially launched the new joint venture Lao National Payment Network Co Ltd (LAPNet) in collaboration with seven major banks.
Read MoreSource: Vientiane Times The government has asked the National Assembly to approve an amendment to the Law on Enterprise Bankruptcy,
Read MoreSouth Korean President Moon Jae-in said Tuesday his country will help Laos achieve its goal of becoming a “transportation and logistical hub” in the region.
Read MoreLaos’ central bank will tackle challenges to ensure the stability of the kip and prevent it weakening further against the Thai baht, and ensure the rate of inflation stays below 5 percent.
Read MoreLaos has registered a trade surplus, although money transfers are below target.
Read MorePrime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has agreed with the concept of establishing a special taskforce committee, to address unresolved issues relating to the improvement of the business climate
Read MoreThe railway is currently about 70 percent complete and is scheduled for completion at the end of 2021.
Read MoreJ&C Marketing is glad to welcome Phanthamit Analytical Lab, The Spirit House, and Davina Furniture as our new clients. We are delighted to work for them and help them strengthen their marketing efforts.
Read MoreA plan to create “smart” and “eco” cities in Luang Namtha, and Oudomxay provinces topped the agenda at the government’s monthly meeting
Read MoreU.S. President Donald Trump on Friday reinstated duty-free trade for certain items from Ukraine, but suspended it with Thailand.
Read MoreThe baht could further strengthen to Bt29 per dollar, a Kasikornbank analyst warned this week.
Read MoreIn a conversation with Mr. Marc O. Renault, Partner and Managing Director, SBL, we asked him for his opinion about and experience with J&C Services
Read MoreJ&C Services is proud to be the new insurance provider for Vientiane College (VC) academic staff.
Read MoreChina has become a major player in the railway industry and, as a result, many countries — including Thailand — are working with China to develop their own high-speed rail networks.
Read MoreOn behalf of the Lao Government, the Ministry of Planning and Investment and PetroTrade signed a memorandum of understanding on October 15 to study and complete a detailed design of the railway.
Read MoreJ&C’s “Marketing Over Coffee” is back with its October edition “Brand Health: How is your Brand doing?”
Read MoreCambodia’s $8 billion microfinance industry, touted by Western aid groups and foreign investors as bringing financial opportunities to the country’s poor, is ensnaring families in crushing debt and could threaten the country’s economy
Read MoreLao economic growth will remain moderate in 2019 and 2020, as expansion in the industry and services sectors softened in the first half of 2019 due to fewer international visitor arrivals
Read MoreUNDP’s vehicle for fast-tracking development solutions harvests local expertise, identifies grassroots innovations and taps into a global network
Read MoreGardening is a much-loved activity but unfortunately, due to our busy lifestyles, we don’t all have the time to beautify our outdoor spaces. The same goes when repair works in and around the home are needed.
Read MoreJ&C Marketing is delighted to welcome new clients NNC Pharma Co. Ltd., EV Lao, and Landmark DRC as an addition to our existing client portfolio. Here is what our customers do:
Read MoreThe government has issued a prime ministerial decree to establish a Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Promotion Fund, hoping the intervention will boost business access to finance.
Read MoreJ&C’s “Marketing Over Coffee” is back with its September edition “Using Customer Journey for a Better Marketing Strategy?”
Read MoreThe cabinet has named the management of currency exchange as one of its top priorities in the coming months, as the gap between the official and market exchange rates widens.
Read MoreIs Laos on the edge of an economic boom, or a bust?
Read MoreSource: Japan Times Electric wire maker Bando Densen Co. has set up a cable plant in Laos as part of
Read MoreThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) is predicting a favourable outlook for Laos’ economic growth in the upcoming years despite the present difficulties.
Read MoreJ&C’s “Marketing Over Coffee” is back with its August edition “Is Your Business Communicating effectively through its Marketing?”.
Read MoreJ&C Services is proud to be the new insurance provider for all Expat teaching staff at Panyathip International School (PIS). We are thankful for the confidence PIS has placed in our services.
Read MoreThe injection of bank credit into the economy continues to slow despite government measures to improve the investment climate for the private sector.
Read MoreOnline fraud is especially problematic in Southeast Asia, where there is a sharp contrast in ecommerce development between different countries in the region.
Read MoreLaos has steadily faced a higher Inflation rate over the past five months after being pressed by several economic factors.
Read MoreThere is growing concern about the strengthening of the Thai baht and US dollar against the Lao kip.
Read MoreThe Ministry of Industry and Commerce plans to establish model restaurants in the Lao capital of Vientiane that will serve single dishes at prices set by the authorities.
Read MoreIt takes only a cup of coffee to define your marketing solutions
Read MoreLao Development Bank (LDB) and Singapore-headquartered blockchain-based fintech Everex have signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the initiative.
Read MoreThe business environment is expected to improve dramatically in the coming years as the government intensifies action to better facilitate business
Read MoreSome 1,285 people have been found to be involved in corrupt practices, defrauding the government of 999 billion kip
Read MoreLaos’ combined exports and imports for this year are struggling to achieve the target
Read MoreThe Annual Vientiane Career & Education Fair is organized by volunteer staff members and students from Lao-American College and AIESEC.
Read MoreJ&C Services is proud to be the new health insurance provider for all local staff of PACTEC Laos.
Read MoreThe private sector in Laos is optimistic that trade and investment will be made easier by the public sector following the application of international evaluation standards.
Read MoreThe number of visitors to Laos from high-end and target countries declined significantly in the first three months of this year compared to the same period in 2018, a recent report reveals.
Read MoreThe agreement was signed by the APA CEO, Mr Dominick Williams, and founder and CEO of J&C, Mr Stephan Aeschbach, on Friday in Vientiane.
Read MoreThe Lao government has disciplined more than 200 officials involved in taking bribes or embezzlement in recent months as part of a bid to crackdown on rampant corruption in the Southeast Asian nation, but few have been held criminally accountable for their actions.
Read MoreThe Department of Radio Frequency under the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications continued discussions on a roll-out of the 5G network in Laos with internet service providers yesterday.
Read MoreThe Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism issued a notice last week banning the advertising of alcoholic beverages and activities that promote the consumption of alcoholic drinks.
Read MoreDespite Thailand’s vow to rely on domestic funding as it expands its network of high-speed railways, it could soon accept the offer of a low-interest loan from the Export-Import Bank of China (CEXIM), raising concerns about whether the country is on the verge of falling into a debt trap.
Read MoreJ&C Services is proud to be the new insurance provider for all teaching staff at International School of Laos (ISL). We are thankful for the confidence ISL has placed in our services.
Read MoreIn Laos, newly-empowered consumers are basking in the benefits of the polymer industry without knowing the consequences of their consumption on marine ecosystems.
Read MoreA group in Laos says designer MaxMara ripped off designs from a local ethnic group with zero compensation or acknowledgment.
Read MoreEconomic growth in Laos is expected to remain stable this year and next, supported by the expanding agriculture, energy, industry and services sectors, says a new Asian Development Bank (ADB) report.
Read MoreAs many as 1,225 state investment projects have been implemented unlawfully over the past years, the Government Inspection Authority (GIA) reported this week.
Read MoreThe 414km railway from Yunnan’s provincial capital of Kunming to the Laotian capital of Vientiane would cut travelling time to three hours, from three days
Read MoreIndustries that produce pollution may have to pay more taxes now that the Lao government has embraced the National Green Growth Strategy.
Read MoreSource: Vientiane Times The Lao banking sector is working to improve regulations and update preparations for implementing the Basel II
Read MoreSource: RFA Seven high-ranking current or formal officials in Laos’ Vientiane province have been warned and publicly identified for their
Read MoreLaos is one of the Southeast Asian nations that may benefit from the ongoing trade dispute between the US and China, but the government should also take steps to improve the investment environment.
Read MoreThe vehicle market in Laos is likely to accelerate in 2019 as the government has improved its trade promotion policy and car manufacturers are offering incentives to boost sales.
Read MoreDuring its annual agent celebration at Muong Thanh Luxury Hotel, Lanexang Assurance awarded J&C Services for our exceptional performance in 2018.
Read MoreWorkers have the legal right to require their employers to ensure occupational health and safety, a new governmental decree stipulates.
Read MoreThe government has given the green light for state agencies to revoke land concession licences held by investors who fail to develop state land in accordance with agreements.
Read MoreLAO authorities have reduced import tariffs on 8,536 items to zero as part of national efforts in establishing the Asean Free Trade Area, according to a government report.
Read MorePakxong district in Champassak is one of the few places in Laos that has a temperate climate. The relatively high altitude means the area is suitable for growing a wide range of crops that thrive in cooler weather.
Read MoreLaos is now actively working to improve the business environment and facilitate trade as part of supporting the government’s policy to improve the ease of doing business.
Read MoreThe government insists that jobs relating to hair styling for men and women will remain the preserve of Lao nationals as designated by law, despite the many establishments currently being operated by foreign nationals.
Read MoreCambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Bangladesh are the lowest ranked Asian countries in the ease of doing business report
Read MoreLaorealestate.la, in partnership with the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI) and Laos’ leading online marketplace, www.yula.la, is excited to announce it will be hosting the country’s first real estate investment expo at Don Chan Palace Hotel on Friday & Saturday, the 1st and 2nd of March, 2019.
Read MoreThe key important points to note from the Amended Law on VAT are summarized in this alert.
Read MoreEmployers in Laos will be subject to legal action if authorities discover they are failing to pay their workers the minimum wage.
Read MoreShortage of skilled labour is chronic, resulting in the reduction of garment exports
Read MoreThe Central Committee of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party recently adopted core and urgent measures to drive the macro economy which is currently encountering some difficulties.
Read MoreThe Lao government expects domestic and foreign private investment to climb to 23,086 billion kip (over 2.72 million U.S. dollars) in 2019
Read MoreFly from Perth, via Singapore, to Luang Prabang and Vientiane from $189 each way.
Read MoreImproving the investment climate, and building a state governed by the rule of law will be the main focus of government activities in the first month of 2019.
Read MoreThe government of Laos says it has been ramping up its efforts to battle corruption over the past two years, but NGOs say that the situation in Laos is getting worse.
Read MoreLaos has not fully benefited from the recent regional economic integration as its share of trade with ASEAN nations has declined, according to the National Institute for Economic Research (NIER), a Lao think tank.
Read MoreThe government has told the National Assembly (NA) that Laos needs to have an electronic signature law in place to boost E-commerce and facilitate E-governance.
Read MorePrivate investment prospects in Laos remain robust despite the nation’s drop in ranking on the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Index, according to a government report.
Read MoreChemicals released into a river by a Chinese-owned banana farm near the Lao capital Vientiane killed over 300 kg of fish in November, prompting warnings by authorities to local villagers not to bathe or fish in the polluted stream, sources in the country say.
Read MoreTwo Chinese-owned cement factories in the Vang Vieng district of Laos’ Vientiane Province are covering approximately 900 local families in at least four villages with dust and smog, threatening their health, local sources say.
Read MoreSmall and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Laos must prepare for a new challenge when the government enforces the Law on Value Added Tax (VAT) next year.
Read MoreThe 12th Asean Business Awards (ABA) Gala Dinner took place on the night of November 12 last week, shining a spotlight on some of the many successful enterprises from a variety of industry sectors from across the region.
Read MoreThe revenue earned from taxes has increased massively since the government introduced an online payment system.
Read MoreThe free trade zone will also be a way for Thailand and the Mekong countries to profit from China’s flagship Belt and Road initiative.
Read MoreThat is the claim of a Stanford University engineering expert who has scientifically analyzed the site of the disaster that likely killed hundreds of Lao villagers
Read MoreWith over 64 ton diesel, handed over from PetroChina to a Lao company at Laos-China border, the first export of Chinese refined oil to Lao market was made on Wednesday.
Read MorePrime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has urged the Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL), the nation’s central bank, to pay serious attention to implementing Order No. 02/PM on improving the climate for doing business.
Read MoreAsia and Europe should strengthen cooperation to narrow the development gap that remains wide, Laos has told the 12th Asia-Europe Meeting (Asem12) in Brussels, Belgium.
Read MoreChinese economic development strategies need fine-tuning
Read MoreA new study says a warming globe will be bad news for barley, an essential ingredient in the world’s most popular alcoholic beverage.
Read MoreLao Airlines has shifted its primary focus from searching for a business partner to improving service in a bid to make the national flag carrier more competitive
Read MoreAuthorities need to reduce the regulatory burden or “red tape” that businesses face in conducting their activities due to rules and regulations so that their compliance costs can be cut to increase their efficiency.
Read MoreLao firms and households are expected to benefit from a new US$13-million project, which will promote reforms to the business environment, for instance reducing the number of days needed to start a business.
Read MoreLao Airlines welcomed a significant leadership change yesterday that comes as the government moves to transform the state-owned enterprise into a more efficient and competitive one.
Read MoreVientiane Airport has doubled the size of its international terminal, supporting a Laotian initiative to boost tourism. Laos expects Vientiane’s international passenger traffic to double over the next five years, driven by a rapid increase in visitor numbers.
Read MoreWednesday Night, J&C Services Celebrated our 10th anniversary surrounded by over 150 guests on the grounds of the J&C office compound. We are exceptionally proud of the services we have been offering expatriates in Laos for the past decade.
J&C Services is a fast growing business continuously searching for better and more unique products for our clients. At the beginning of this year, we expanded our activities to include a marketing department.
Internet users will have a wider choice of service options when the Lao Asia Pacific Satellite Co., Ltd. rolls out 4G wireless throughout the country early next year.
Read MoreLaos continues to face a high risk of money laundering despite the country graduating from the “grey list” of the Financial Action Task Force last year, according to the National Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risk Assessment (NRA).
Read MorePrime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has ordered ministers, the Vientiane mayor and provincial governors to implement eight measures to stimulate economic growth.
Read MoreTrepidation about a huge influx of Chinese tourists into the small Southeast Asian country – with a population of just 6.8 million – was heightened last year when construction was started on the high-speed Laos-China Railway.
Read MoreThe Ministry of Finance in Laos has announced it has adopted a new Asean tariff code, giving a signal that Laos is ready to become part of the single regional market of 600 million consumers.
Read MoreMembers of the Lao business sector have recently called for the government to abolish a 10 percent excise tax on internet usage, claiming that Laos remains the only country in Asean to impose the charge.
Read MoreThe Bank of the Lao PDR looks set to face a big challenge in keeping the value of the kip against the US dollar stable, as the local market is ignoring the official reference currency exchange rate.
Read MoreThe number of newly registered and expanded businesses in the capital increased almost threefold during the first six months of the year.
Read MoreLaos having regrets as China’s grand Pan-Asia railway dream sours
Read MoreVicha Poolvaraluck, chief executive of Major Cineplex, said he signed the deal with Thatnakhone Thammavong, president of TK Group and Lao World Plc, an owner of ITECC Mall, to open the new state-of-the-art cinema.
Read MoreThe 16-hectare resort overlooks a lush greenery with a backdrop of beautiful mountain views and paddy fields along meandering streams and ponds in the rustic countryside.
Read MorePublic debt is estimated at around 68 percent of GDP and almost half of the money is being borrowed from one source – China.
Read MoreDespite development boom, exchange has listed only 7 companies since 2011 launch.
The Lao Securities Exchange wants to increase the number of listed companies from the current seven to 25 or 35 by 2020, but experts are skeptical.
Domestic and foreign investors will be granted a number of tax breaks under a new amended decree related to specific and special economic zones (SEZs) issued recently by the government.
Read MoreThe concrete casting for the last pier understructure of LuangPrabangrailway bridge has been successfully completed, laying down all the foundation construction work of the two cross-Mekong River super major bridges along the China-Laos railway.
Read MoreChampassak provincial authorities will soon order an inspection of Road No. 16 including accurate details on the construction budget as the government contemplates plans to purchase the project rights from the private construction company.
Read MoreMore than 2,715.8 billion kip will be sourced and allocated for the promotion of small and medium enterprises (SME) to facilitate better access to finance to grow their businesses.
Read MoreWhile giving a guidance talk at the 11th Lao Business Forum on Jul 5, Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith emphasized the importance of strengthening the business sector through the improvement of business-related laws and regulations adding that doing so could help achieve the national socio-economic development goals.
Read MoreThe Lao Coffee Festival reinforced the growing significance of the coffee industry in Laos and the tiny, landlocked Southeast Asian state’s aspirations to become a major player in this area despite the challenges that remain.
Read MoreLaos has begun to witness improvements in non-resource exports amid declining mining output and a government policy to boost growth in the manufacturing sector
Read MoreThe strategic process run for MMG’s Sepon copper-mine in Laos has culminated in the sale of the operation for US$275 million to a Chinese buyer.
Read MoreAll enterprises that have been registered and have obtained a tax ID will have to comply with the Value Added Tax Law.
Read MoreAs the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia and one of the least developed ones in the region, Laos seems to have different priorities on growth that are driving it pile on even more debt.
Read MoreA new IP law will come into force in the Southeast Asian nation of Laos this weekend, introducing trademark opposition procedures to the country for the first time. The new law also stipulates the creation of a new digital platform for brand rights and expands the range of images eligible for trademark protection in the jurisdiction, among other things.
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