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Laos recorded an estimated 8.1% of GDP in 2011 and the economic growth is expected to remain healthy, averaging 7.9% over the next two years. GDP growth in Laos is supported by reasonably strong economic expansion of its main trading partners in the region. Thailand’s real GDP is forecasted to expand by 6% in 2012, owing to post-flood reconstruction. Economic expansion will average 5% over the next two years, driven largely by private consumption and investment.
Objectives:
Identify new business and investment opportunities in Laos and Thailand – especially in:
1.Transport Logistics & Warehousing
2.Real Estate & Building Construction
3. Trade in Agri-based Commodities
4.Light Manufacturing
5.Tourism & Hospitality services
6.Education Services
7.Urban-related Infrastructure
e.g. Water Treatment & Reticulation
Networking opportunities with
1.Key government agencies
2.Business leaders of Laos and Thailand
3.Singaporean business community in Laos and Thailand
Tentative Programme:
| 24 Jul |
Flight: Singapore – Bangkok – Vientiane
Briefing by Key Government Agency
Briefing by Lao National Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LNCCI)
Networking Dinner with Singapore Ambassador &
Singaporean business community in Laos
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| 25 Jul |
Seminar on Doing Business in Laos
Business Networking Lunch
Courtesy Call on / Briefing by
Key Government Agencies
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| 26 Jul |
Site Visit to Nong Khai, Thailand
Site Visit to Udon Thani, Thailand
Flight: Udon Thani – Bangkok
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| 27 Jul |
| Briefing by The Board of Investment of Thailand (BOI)
Briefing by Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP)
Networking Session with Singapore-Thai Chamber of Commerce
Flight: Bangkok – Singapore
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Note: Program is correct at time of print
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