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The Star
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
'They must be protected': Lao PM pledges to safeguard children's rights
VIENTIANE (Xinhua): Ahead of the International Children's Day on June 1, Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone extended warm wishes to all Lao children and youth, reaffirming the government's commitment to advancing and protecting children's rights. Local Pasaxon newspaper reported on Friday that in his message, Sonexay extended heartfelt wishes, love, and warm greetings to all children and youth of Laos, from every ethnic group, both at home and abroad. He expressed hope that they grow up happy, physically, mentally, and intellectually strong. He also added the govt will do all to ensure their children become responsible, disciplined, honest, creative, and confident individuals who seek to develop new skills and adapt to a changing world. - Xinhua
The Star
20-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Lao govt modernises tax system to support economic stability
VIENTIANE: The Lao government, in partnership with the Asian Development Bank, has officially launched a tax reform project aimed at boosting revenue collection and strengthening the country's economic resilience. The Domestic Resource Mobilization Modernization Project is designed to enhance the efficiency, transparency, and effectiveness of tax systems, and address macroeconomic vulnerabilities that threaten the country's sustainable development, local newspaper Pasaxon reported on Monday (May 19). The project focuses on modernising Laos' tax system through digital innovation and capacity building. This initiative is expected to improve public service delivery, support debt reduction, and foster a more equitable and sustainable economy. The project is a major step toward digital governance, fiscal reform, and inclusive economic growth, reinforcing the government's commitment to sustainable development. - Xinhua
The Star
08-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Laos focuses on skilled tour guides to drive tourism growth
VIENTIANE: Laos will continue its training programmes to develop a skilled and sufficient tour guide workforce to meet the growing demands of the tourism sector, aiming to ensure high-quality service, improve visitor experiences, and encourage repeat visits. A national tour guide training course is being held from Monday (May 5) to July 22, with over 90 participants taking part in both classroom learning and hands-on field training, including guided site visits. Trainees will be evaluated by a monitoring committee based on established criteria, the local Pasaxon newspaper reported on Tuesday (May 6). Upon completion, successful trainees will be certified and recommended for official tour guide licenses by the relevant department. Tourism remains a vital economic driver in Laos, with the potential to stimulate related sectors such as transportation, hospitality, food services, health, and handicrafts. The Lao government views tourism and the role of trained tour guides as essential to job creation, income generation and poverty reduction, especially in rural areas with growing tourism potential. Laos aims to attract 4.3 million international tourists in 2025, with expectations to generate over US$1 billion in revenue. - Xinhua
