Lao authorities ban sale of land reserved for smart city

Twelve villages are in a prime location because of their proximity to the railway station and the Thanaleng Dry Port and Vientiane Logistics Park which will serve as a gateway between China and Asean. - VT

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/Asia News Network): Authorities have banned the sale of land in 12 villages in southern Vientiane after the government gave the green light for a private company to build a planned smart city.

The government has given permission for Duangchalern Development Construction Group Co, Ltd. to carry out a feasibility study on the development of a smart city in southern Vientiane over an area of 2,900 hectares.