- Laos has restored the 10% value-added tax (VAT) rate starting May 1
- The rate was previously cut to 7% on January 1, 2022
- The restoration was recommended by many parties to improve budget collection ability
- The country’s central bank also adjusted the basic interest rate to align with economic conditions, increasing it from 7.5% to 8.5% per annum
Source: en.vietnamplus.vn
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