Laos Launches US$5 Million Project to Streamline Trade and Business Services
The Lao government has launched a new US$4.99 million project, LCTP2, aimed at simplifying business registration, speeding up customs clearance, and improving trade facilitation in preparation for economic challenges following graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status. Funded by Australia, the project will run from July 2026 to March 2029.
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