VIENTIANE (Xinhua): Laos' Ministry of Industry and Commerce and development partners will strengthen cooperation to enhance economic governance in the public and private sectors.
To spur development in this field, a meeting to discuss a project titled "Strengthening Provincial Economic Governance, Building on Provincial Facilitation in Investment and Trade Initiative", took place in Vientiane, according to the ministry's report on Thursday.
The project focused on three main activities, including a survey of businesses both public and private, writing a report from the survey results and translating the results of the study, and strengthening staff and local organizations related to the facilitation of trade and investment.
Meanwhile, the Made in Laos 2024 fair was held in the Lao capital Vientiane, aiming to promote local products and boost exports.
The fair runs from Sept 28 to Oct 7 to provide a platform for the business sector, according to the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry had announced.
The event aimed to enhance competitiveness of Lao products internationally, and the overall goal was to promote the development of the nation. - Xinhua
