Laos, US company executives hold talks on business opportunities

Ambassador Peter M. Haymond says the US is assisting Laos in helping its businesses to thrive. -- US Embassy

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/Asia News Network): Business leaders from Laos and the United States on Aug 17 held talks in Vientiane to explore potential business opportunities in Laos as the land-locked country is on track to becoming a land-link and transit hub for the Mekong region and beyond.

The talks entitled “US-Lao PDR Business Roundtable: Exploring Business Opportunities” provided a platform for leaders from major American corporations and more than 20 leading Lao companies to discuss and learn about the potential business opportunities in Laos.