Joint Chamber Breakfast Business Talk Explores Doing Business in Laos and Launches Updated Market Entry Guide
On 21 August 2026, EuroCham Laos and AustCham Lao, in partnership with Acclime, brought together business representatives for the Joint Chamber Breakfast Business Talk & Laos Market Entry Guide Launch at S.N. Residences Vientiane.
The morning focused on the practical and regulatory considerations businesses need to navigate when entering, establishing and operating in the Lao market. The session provided an opportunity for participants to hear from professionals with experience across consulting, technology, business and government, while also exchanging views on the opportunities and challenges of doing business in Laos.
The programme opened with Hugh Darwell, Sales Director for the Mekong Region at Acclime, who shared insights into key considerations for businesses looking to enter and grow in the Lao market. His presentation also introduced Acclime’s updated Laos Market Entry Guide, which was launched during the event.
The presentation was followed by a panel discussion moderated by May Bissig, Co-CEO/Group Management Consultant at Inthira Group.
The panel featured:
Per Gradin – CEO, Specity Solutions Consulting | EuroCham Board Member
Alexander Cameron – COO, AgCoTech Global | AustCham Board Director
Nway Nway Hay Mhan – Country Manager, Acclime
Ms. Phouvone Thammavong – Deputy Director of the Investment Cooperation Division at the Investment Promotion and Management Committee, IPMC Office, Lao PDR
Drawing on their different areas of expertise, the panelists discussed practical aspects of market entry, business operations and navigating the Lao business environment. An interactive Q&A then gave participants the opportunity to raise questions and exchange views on doing business in Laos.
Acclime’s Laos Market Entry Guide
A key highlight of the event was the launch of Acclime’s Laos Market Entry Guide, designed to provide businesses with practical information and guidance when considering entering and operating in the Lao market.
The guide covers key areas that businesses need to consider when establishing and developing their operations in Laos, including market entry, business establishment, regulatory requirements and ongoing business operations.