“Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Mr Santiphab Phomvihane and his delegation on July 31 inspected operations at the Savannakhet Special Economic Zone C (Savan Park) and the Second Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge cargo terminal.”
“The delegation was welcomed by the Executive Director of Savan Park, Mr Tee Chee Seng, alongside the Chief Executive Director of the Savannakhet Special Economic Zone Authority (SEZA), Dr Thanongsai Soukkhamthat, together with customs officials, Second Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge cargo terminal authorities, and infrastructure developers.”
“Highlighting trade volumes, Mr Santiphab was informed that the value of goods passing through the Savannakhet Dry Port totalled US$6.65 billion over the past six months.”
“Following the briefings, the delegation conducted a physical inspection of the Second Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge cargo terminal and the Savannakhet Dry Port, observing cargo documentation and digital payment procedures firsthand.”
“The Deputy Prime Minister emphasised that all customs duties, taxes, and other government fees shall be paid electronically through the Ministry of Finance (MoF) Payment Gateway, which will serve as the centralised government payment system. This initiative aims to enhance transparency, efficiency, accountability, and convenience in government revenue collection while supporting the country’s digital transformation agenda.”
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