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April 25, 2025

The Bank of the Lao PDR’s Strategy and Direction on Foreign Currency Management

The Lao kip has shown signs of stabilization in its exchange rate against the US dollar and Thai baht...
February 13, 2025

New BOL Decision on the Use of Foreign Currency

On 3 January 2025, the Bank of the Lao PDR (“BOL”) issued Decision on the Use of Foreign Currency...
February 13, 2025

Draft Amendment of the Constitution of the Lao PDR Posted for Public Consultation

General Understanding of the Lao constitution The Lao Official Gazette published the proposed draft amendment to the Constitution of...
January 17, 2025

Unlocking Opportunities in the Lao PDR’s Special Economic Zones

The government of the Lao PDR offers domestic and foreign investors investment opportunities through 21 special economic zones (“SEZs”),...
January 16, 2025

Flash Report on Amended Investment Promotion Law

The amended Investment Promotion Law No. 62/NA dated 28 June 2024 (“Investment Promotion Law 2024”) was published in the...
November 21, 2024

General Guide for Investing in the Lao PDR

Investing in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) presents an opportunity for investors seeking to tap into one...
October 30, 2024

The Development of Foreign Exchange Management in the Lao PDR

Background The information provided below will help you understand the evolution of foreign exchange management by the Lao PDR...
October 22, 2024

Lao Government Halts Registration of New Vehicle Import-Export Business Licenses

As gasoline and diesel prices continue to climb, Lao citizens are exploring alternative options, such as electric vehicles, to...
October 3, 2024

Lao Government Makes Significant Changes in Minimum Wage

Although the minimum wage was raised just over a year ago, the government of the Lao PDR, through the...
Laos Tax Booklet 2022-2023
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