AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoLao Media Reset: Laos is gearing up for the First National Media Conference (July 13–15), with the Party’s information and education commission saying the event will set a new direction for media development and push back against misinformation. Rural Health Push: The Health Ministry told the National Assembly it will prioritize rural healthcare upgrades, plus clean water and sanitation, and revise standards for district hospitals and community clinics. Tax Drive: Laos’ Tax Revenue Information System (TaxRIS) is credited with a 251% jump in revenue collection versus the pre-implementation period, covering over 195,000 businesses and set to expand nationwide, with electronic payments now taking 95% of collections. Rail Connectivity Call: A Champassak lawmaker urged faster progress on extending rail to southern Laos and called for stronger administrative reform and fair civil service hiring. China–Laos Railway Milestone: Cross-border freight on the China–Laos Railway has topped 20 million tonnes since it opened in 2021, with more than 23,000 cross-border freight trips logged. Public Safety & Trade: Hong Kong customs jailed a passenger arriving from Laos for importing duty-not-paid cigarettes, underscoring tougher enforcement on illicit trade.
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