Laos, ADB deepen partnership to drive sustainable growth

FILE PHOTO: Coffee is a major crop in Laos. ADB approved US$149 million for four projects in 2025 to support Laos' social and economic development, including the Sustainable Agrifood System Sector Project, Green Primary Care Project, Skills Enhancement for Inclusive and Green Economic Development Project, and Responsible Forestry Project. - Vientiane Times/ANN

VIENTIANE: Laos and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) are strengthening their partnership to promote sustainable and inclusive growth, support industrial and energy development, and improve the livelihoods of people across the country.

Lao Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce Manothong Vongsay met with ADB Country Director for Laos Shanny Campbell in the Lao capital Vientiane on Tuesday (Jan 27) to discuss ADB's ongoing support for the country's energy, trade, and industrial development, according to the ministry's report on Tuesday.