Government
NA debate amendment to Law on Social Security
Amendment of the Law on Social Security has resulted in numerous changes to the policy which the government hopes will strengthen development of the nation’s social security system.More ...
Vientiane Times
Govt calls for vehicle owners to pay tax, avoid fines
Even though more revenue has been generated from road tax, only 30 percent of vehicle owners have come forward to pay their obligations to the national budget, according to the Ministry of Finance. The shortfall has forced the government to carry out an information campaign ...
Somsack Pongkhao
Growth drivers, opportunities see Cabinet order action
The nation’s government cabinet has ordered ministries and sectors to take immediate action to efficiently implement measures it presented to the National Assembly (NA) earlier this month in order to stimulate the economy. According to eight core measures, the government will strive to continue ...
Souksakhone Vaenkeo
Khonphapheng SEZ sees govt, developer close to deal
The government and a Chinese investor are finalising details of a concession agreement for the planned Khonphapheng Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in the far south of Champassak province. Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith told the National Assembly’s ongoing session in Vientiane recently that the government will ...
Vientiane Times
Lao Front’s role, obligations clarified in law
The rights and obligations of the Lao Front for National Development and the organisation’s committee members have been clarified following the passing of an amendment to the Law on the Front.More ...
Vientiane Times
Thousands of families settled with better living conditions, legislators told
As many as 2,529 families have been settled in the government’s focal-developed zones where necessary facilities have been built to enable newcomers to enjoy better living conditions, a minister told the National Assembly (NA) recently.More ...
Souksakhone Vaenkeo
Marriage law amendments ease processes for foreigners, citizens
Amendments to the Law on Family Registration passed by the National Assembly (NA) recently will ease and regulate marriage between Lao and foreign nationals as well as family registration affairs in general. Presenting the drafted law to the ongoing 5th ordinary session of the NA’s 8th ...
Souksakhone Vaenkeo
Billboard authorisation needs clarity
The allocation of responsibilities concerning the approval of billboards must be clarified under the law for more effective management of responsibilities by the Ministries of Information, Culture and Tourism, and Public Works and Transport, NA members have urged. The issue was a focus for National ...
Vientiane Times
Acceleration propelling mega-project development, PM tells legislators
Mega-development projects with construction underway are being accelerated in an effort to bolster economic growth, Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith told the National Assembly (NA) recently. Presenting the socio-economic development report to the ongoing 5th Ordinary Session of the NA’s 8th legislature, the nation’s Head of ...
Souksakhone Vaenkeo
Ethnic schools need more funding for vocational training
More financial support is needed to fund vocational training and facility improvements in ethnic secondary schools, a minister told the National Assembly (NA) recently. More ...
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