Laos Plans Gradual Shift from Raw Material Exports to Value-Added Production
The Lao government has announced a strategy to shift from exporting raw commodities to domestic processing and value-added production. This aims to increase economic benefits retained within the country, create jobs, and foster sustainable development, though challenges like smuggling and resource dependence remain.
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