Deal inked to turn Mekong island into landmark Vientiane ‘golf & resort’ site


Dr Bouavone Souklaseng (left) and Lee Seokseung exchange the MoU after the signing ceremony. - VT

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/Asia News Network): A company from the Republic of Korea on Friday (June 2) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Vientiane authorities on a plan to build a ‘golf & resort’ leisure site on an island in the Mekong River, aiming to tap Laos’ tourism potential.

The ‘Dream Land Lao’ project is proposed for the island village of Don Kangkhong in Sangthong district, targeting niche groups of tourists including fans of golf and water sports and those seeking health and beauty facilities.

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