Govt to work with private sector to achieve economic growth targets The government is aiming for 4 percent GDP growth in the first year of the rollout of the ninth five-year National Socio-Economic Development Plan by continuing to work in collaboration with development partners and the private sector. During the previous five year development plan, […]
As the infectious coronavirus disease (“COVID-19”) continues to spread rapidly, with more than 110,000 confirmed cases, which has prompted the World Health Organization (“WHO”) to declare the disease as a global pandemic, employers are facing a major challenge, particularly concerning health and safety risks in the workplace, travel restrictions, sick leave and benefit entitlements, and […]
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce Lao PDR (“MOIC”) released a notice for domestic and foreign investors who wish to start a business in Lao PDR, (“The Procedures to Start a Business”) dated 29 January 2020 referring to Order No. 02/PM, dated 01 February 2018 on the Improvement of Regulation and Coordination Mechanism for Doing […]
On the 25th July 2018, ECCIL organised a training session by Tony Campbell on how to write better business documents. Mr. Campbell is an expert in providing training to businesses, government departments and other organisations worldwide. Throughout the training, participants were given a range of information and tips on how to produce a good business […]
ECCIL is pleased to inform you that we are organising the Leadership Skills Training on 29-30 May 2018 at Crowne Plaza Hotel. In today’s business environment, it’s no longer enough to simply manage people you need to lead them. As research clearly shows, effective leadership produces better results for organisations and the people that work […]
The European Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Lao PDR in conjunction with the Tax Department of the Ministry of Finance, DFDL Tax and Legal Services, and the European Union are proud to announce the first ever Lao tax Forum to be held in Vientiane on 8 December 2017. Rapid and sweeping changes are now […]
In international business, being culturally aware and having the ability to communicate effectively across cultures is essential. A lack of cultural awareness can lead to misunderstandings and problems with colleagues, clients, or bosses – and can deeply affect your organization’s performance and your own. That makes it a key competency for 21st century employees at […]