Construction of Vientiane’s tallest building 68% complete


An artist’s impression of Latsavong Plaza, currently under construction in central Vientiane. - VT

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/Asia News Network): Construction of Latsavong Plaza, which will house a five-star shopping mall and a hotel and is said to be the tallest building in Laos, is now 68 per cent complete and set to open in time for the Asean Summit next year.

A progress report on the project was delivered when the Mayor of Vientiane, Atsaphangthong Siphandone, and his officials visited the site last Saturday (June 3).

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