Laos slashes EV fees, hikes petrol car charges to curb fuel use

Published on March 17, 2026

Emergency measures include 30 per cent fee cut for EVs, fleet targets for transport firms and remote work for civil servants.

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How a tiny Texas town is using wind energy to help out senior citizens

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Nearly 5 million children are still dying annually before their fifth birthday: Here’s why

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