The production and exportation of highly valuable wood products derived from effectively managed forests and plantations constitute a pivotal driver of economic advancement in Laos. The growing demand for timber products in Europe presents lucrative opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). In order to promote exports and stimulate the growth of the Lao […]
The government is collaborating with established private companies to develop a modern registration system and an import-export database that will enhance the management of importers and exporters. The Minister of Industry and Commerce, Mr Malaythong Kommasith, stated that this initiative aims to address inflation and the weak currency. The flow of foreign currency will be […]
The DFDL Lao Tax Forum returns with a special guest from the . We are delighted to invite you to the DFDL Lao Tax Forum in collaboration with the Tax Department on 30 November 2023 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, in Vientiane, Lao PDR, from 8:30 am to 12 pm followed by buffet lunch. Keeping […]
The coffee sector in Laos is working on implementing a five-year export roadmap for 2021-25, and stakeholders recently gathered for a workshop in Vientiane to assess the progress. The workshop, organized by the Department of Trade Promotion and assisted by the International Trade Center (ITC) under the EU-funded ARISE Plus project, aimed to address challenges […]
On October 12, our Deputy Executive Director, Mr. Enrico Bargnani, and our External Relations Officer, Mr. Phoutong Sorinxay, had the privilege of meeting with Dr. ThongLith LuangKhot, Deputy Director General of the Department of Heritage, and Mr. Paxa Nyordsavanh, Deputy-Head of the World Heritage Management Division representing the Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism of […]
The Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Promotion Fund of the Laos government has allocated 152 billion kip to provide long-term low-interest loans for SMEs through commercial banks. The financing will be offered by Lao Development Bank, Sacombank Lao, LaoVietBank, Maruhan Japan Bank Laos, Vietinbank Lao, and Banque pour le Commerce Exterieur Lao Public (BCEL). Agreements […]
Tickets are now on sale to attend the ASEAN-Cambodia Business Summit, a special two-day event that will bring economic players from Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam together with ASEAN and EU experts to promote the Mekong region’s integration and connectivity as it becomes an essential economic sub-region within ASEAN. The first day of the summit will feature presentations on […]
ECCIL is pleased to invite you to join us for our ” Joint Chambers Networking Event ” co-hosted by the European Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Laos and Austcham Lao PDR, generously co-sponsored by Burapha Agroforestry Co., Ltd, Mekong Timber Plantations, and SilviCarbon. Register here: https://app.glueup.com/…/joint-chamber-networking…/ Event details: Thursday, May 25 From 18:00 PM to 21:00 […]
Dear Valued Members, We have the pleasure to remind you of the upcoming ECCIL Annual Meeting (General Assembly) which will take place on March 29th at 5.30 pm at the Settha Palace, Vientiane, which will be followed by a Lao-Europe Business Networking Event from 7.00 to 9.30 pm. The registration will be opened in a few days. […]
On 23 January 2023, Thiane Khamvongsa – Executive director of ECCIL EuroCham Laos attended the Meeting with Prime Minister of Lao PDR and Lao Business Leader Awards year 2022, organized by the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI) at the National Convention Centre to present awards to the most successful businesses in different […]