Laos Explores Digitalization at Belt and Road Tax Forum
Laos participated in the 7th Belt and Road Initiative Tax Administration Cooperation Forum in Indonesia, exploring opportunities for digital tax administration and enhanced international cooperation. This move comes as Laos faces economic challenges and seeks to strengthen its role within the China-led economic sphere.
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