SEZs IN LAO PDR
Special Economic Zones (SEZs) development is one of economic improvement approaches which has been prioritized by the government of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) since the beginning of economic liberalization. In 2003, the first SEZ namely Savan-Seno SEZ was established, followed by Boten Beautiful Land SEZ and other SEZs.
SEZs are expected to be one of the leading driving forces of economic development and modernization in the country. Not only it provides enabling business environment to host FDI and local private investment but will also spur cross-border cooperation with neighboring countries through offering complementary services and stimulating the creation of regional value chains.
Up to date, 12 SEZs have been developed throughout the country. Special Economic Zone Promotion and Management Office (SEZO) , Ministry of Planning and Investment (www.Laosez.gov.la) is tasked with overall supervision of SEZs, while provincial SEZ management authority (SEZA) in each province, where SEZ is located, is responsible for approving and facilitating business operation in each SEZ.
SEZs in Northern Part of Lao PDR |
SEZs in Vientiane Capital |
SEZs in Central Part of Lao PDR |
SEZ in Southern Part of Lao PDR |
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Boten Beautiful Land Specific Economic Zone in 2003
Luangprabang Special Economic Zone 2016
Thakhek Specific Economic Zone in 2012
Phoukhyo Sepcific Economic Zone in 2010
Champasak Special Economic Zone 2015
Savan - Seno Special Economic Zone was established in 2003
Saysetha Development Zone in 2010
Dongphosy Specific Economic Zone in 2012
Longthanh - Vientiane Specific Economic Zone in 2012
Vientiane Industrial and Trade Area in 2011
Thatluang Lake Specific Economic Zone in 2011
Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone in 2007
Savan-Seno Special Economic Zone
Savan – Seno Special Economic Zone
Boten Beautiful Land Specific Economic Zone
Boten Beautiful Land Specific Economic Zone
Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone
Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone
Vientiane Industrial and Trade Area
Vientiane Industrial and Trade Area
Saysetha Development Zone
Saysetha Development Zone
Phoukhyo Specific Economic Zone
Phoukhyo Specific Economic Zone
Thatluang Lake Specific Economic Zone
Thatluang Lake Specific Economic Zone
Longthanh – Vientiane Specific Economic Zone
Longthanh – Vientiane Specific Economic Zone
Dongphosy Specific Economic Zone
Dongphosy Specific Economic Zone
Thakhek Specific Economic Zone
Thakhek Specific Economic Zone
Pakse – Japan SME Special Economic Zone
Pakse – Japan SME Special Economic Zone
Luangprabang Special Economic Zone
Luangprabang Special Economic Zone