Lao Commerce ministry addressing undocumented foreign businesses
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The Ministry of Industry and Commerce is on a mission to address the number of foreign-owned businesses which have opened their doors without the proper operating permit.
The commerce minister, Mrs Khemmani Pholsena signed a ministerial advice on June 12, ordering provincial and district industry and commerce departments to undertake the work this month.
According to the ministerial advice, published on the Lao National Gazette website on June 18, provincial and district industry and commerce departments must assign officials to inspect the operations of foreign-owned businesses to see whether they comply with Lao laws and regulations.
Ekaphone Phouthonesy
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