Lao ministries partner to streamline cross-border trade

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/Asia News Network): Four ministries are partnering to ensure more efficient customs operations and speed up cross-border trade.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on integrated risk management and coordination mechanisms to facilitate cross-border trade was signed in Vientiane on Monday (Dec 13) by the Director General of the Food and Drug Department, Ministry of Health, Dr Bounsou Keohavong, and the Director General of the Import-Export Department, Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Manivone Vongxay.