Laos convenes forum to promote regional economic cooperation

FILE photo. The HCMC delegation joined a forum held in Pakse, Champasak Province, Laos, which aims to promote investment, trade, and tourism among Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand, on April 10, 2023. - Photo: SGGP file

VIENTIANE: Representatives from the governments and businesses of Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam gathered in southern Laos' Sekong province on Friday (May 23) to strengthen economic cooperation, improve trade and international cargo transport, and enhance the region's competitiveness both regionally and globally.

They gathered for a forum on Trade, Investment, and Tourism Promotion Strengthening Cooperation in the East-West Corridor, Lao Economic Daily reported on Friday.