Lao govt vows action to improve business environment, address economic hardships

Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh addresses the government meeting. - Prime Minister’s Office

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/Asia News Network): The government cabinet has pledged to intensify efforts to fulfil the two national agendas on addressing economic and financial difficulties and curbing the drug trade.

Cabinet members unanimously agreed on stronger action at their monthly meeting in November, while also reviewing the progress made in fulfilling the agendas in 2022 and outlining the workplan for next year.