Laos is located in the heart of Southeast Asia, surrounded by fast-growing, export-oriented countries such as China, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar and Cambodia with a total land area of 236,800 square kilometers. Its population in 2017 was around 7.1 million. Also, the country is located in the GMS (Greater Mekong Subregion), connected through the East-West Economic and North-South Economic corridors make it an ideal location for businesses. Apart from enjoying transportation benefits by sharing borders with the five countries, a new railway linked from Laos to China and ultimately to Singapore shall further provide great opportunities for cross-border trade and investment. SEZs are strategically located along the border areas and are in positioned to benefit from regional and global integration and are in position to benefit from regional and global integration.

Lao PDR is poised to boost competitiveness and emerge as a key economy in Southeast Asia and transforming itself into one of the most dynamic countries in the region, offering diverse business opportunities to both domestic and foreign investors. becoming the preferred gateway to Asean markets

The Lao PDR Economy Continues To Be Experience Dynamic Growth And Resilience To Withstand Global Pressures, Largely Due To The Following Factors:

Amata celebrated the signing of the concession agreement between AMATA and the Lao PDR in 2022 to commence the development of AMATA Smart and Eco City Namor in the province of Oudomxay, covering an area of 3,150 hectares, and AMATA Smart and Eco City Natuey in the province of Luang Namtha covering an area of 410 hectares. It is a new industrial city adjacent to the Laos-China railway station in the north and is developed to become exemplary models of modern industrial parks with smart and eco features. this is the targeted to attract investors from around the world.

Last year, the Laos government has approved the construction of an expressway running between Bokeo province and Boten at Luang Namtha province, which will link China and Thailand through Laos. In addition, surveys of the next three sections of the Laos-China Expressway, which is being built between Vientiane and Boten have been completed. The expressway will run for a distance of 440 kilometres and will be built in four sections. The first section between capital Vientiane and Vangvieng district was been opened in December 2021.