The Lao Ministry of Industry and Commerce issued a clarification on policy shifting from raw mineral ore extraction and export toward value-added processing. This reflects a change in export policy for the minerals/commodities sector, potentially restricting raw ore exports in favor of domestic processing. Specific details from the full text would elaborate the measures involved.
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Ministry of Industry and Commerce clarifies shift from raw mineral extraction-export to value-added processing
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