2025 forum on trade, investment, and tourism promotion
(QNO) - On May 23, in Sekong (Laos), the Vietnamese Consulate General in Pakse and the Sekong provincial government jointly organised the forum on trade, investment, and tourism promotion along the East-West Economic Corridor.
On this occasion, the 2025 trade and tourism fair took place. This annual event fosters cooperation in investment, tourism, and trade among localities from Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand.
The forum gathered leaders from four Lao provinces (Champasak, Salavan, Sekong, and Attapeu), one Thai province (Ubon Ratchathani), and 18 Vietnamese provinces and cities. Six Vietnamese localities attended in person, including Da Nang and Quang Nam, while others joined online.
Representatives from Vietnamese business associations in Japan and Southern Laos, along with companies from the three countries, also participated.
Vietnamese Consul General Ta Phuong Dung highlighted the event’s goal to realise a strategic vision for sustainable development by establishing an integrated development space linking southern Laos, Ubon Ratchathani, and Vietnamese provinces.
The forum facilitated government and business collaboration to explore investment opportunities, exchange information, and promote tourism and trade, with cooperation programs tailored to regional strengths.
Sekong Governor Leklai Sivilay emphasised the forum’s role in strengthening connectivity between southern Laos, Vietnam, and Thailand, fostering investment opportunities, and promoting mutual understanding of policies and potentials.
Businesses, including Vietnam’s Xekaman 3 Hydropower and Thailand’s Monsoon Company, shared local investment insights. The Trade and Tourism Fair featured 47 booths (12 Vietnamese, 34 Laotian, and 1 Thai) facilitating networking and collaboration
The forum and fair reflect the strong friendship and cooperation among Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand. They also offer a platform to promote cultural, tourism, and agricultural products, boosting trade exchanges and socio-economic development in the region.
This event supports the ongoing development of the East-West Economic Corridor for the benefit of all three nations.
Source: nhandan.vn