A technical-level public–private dialogue was held as part of the Lao–Vietnam Investment Promotion Forum on 8 October 2026 at the National Convention Centre in Vientiane. The forum was jointly chaired by the Prime Ministers of Laos and Vietnam. The dialogue was co-chaired by Dr. Vanthana Norlintha, Standing Committee Member and Permanent Secretary of the Investment Promotion and Management Committee Office of the Lao PDR, and Mr. Do Van Su, Director General of the Foreign Investment Department, Ministry of Finance of Vietnam.
The dialogue reviewed investment progress, shared lessons learned and provided an opportunity for businesses to raise challenges and recommendations to facilitate smoother business operations.
Representatives of the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Vietnamese Business Association in Laos and 10 Lao and Vietnamese companies presented opportunities for cooperation in energy, agriculture, industry, transport, digital transformation and tourism. Participants also discussed investment approval procedures, land use, electricity trading and cross-border infrastructure connectivity.
The meeting provided a platform for open exchanges between government authorities and businesses. The discussions will inform further consideration of outstanding issues and support stronger trade and investment cooperation between Laos and Vietnam.