Australian Chamber of Commerce to Lao Pdr

The Australia Chamber of Commerce was established in September 2005, as the first foreign chamber of commerce in the Lao PDR. Austcham Lao was set up to represent Australian and New Zealand business interests to government and non-government agencies in Laos whilst delivering a range of services to its members. But over the years we have become more than that. We have grown to be one of the largest and most active foreign chambers of commerce in Lao PDR. And we work across the business community to help to support and grow the Lao PDR economy and uplift the operating environment. Our membership is now from many different countries and spans companies in a diverse range of industries including mining, agriculture, banking, tourism, UXO clearance, consumer goods distribution, hospitality and hydropower and we continue to see more interest in membership with Austcham from other sectors.
Our role has evolved to bring the business community of Lao PDR together, whether that be individuals doing business, government officials wanting to know more about the industries we represent, existing businesses wanting to grow their interests in the market or new business wanting to enter for the first time. And as to being from Australia or New Zealand – we like to welcome everyone to what we see as a growing and exciting business community here in the Lao PDR.

https://www.austchamlao.org

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Event Details

We are delighted to invite you to a special briefing to hear ANZ's view on the global and Lao P.D.R economic outlook and the latest developments from Bank of Laos about the current situation on Foreign Exchange Management.


The event is hosted by ANZ and in conjunction with AustCham Laos and delivers on our commitment to keep you up to date with economic developments.


At this event, you will hear from two keynote speakers and participate in a panel discussion, where the panellists will discuss in greater detail other topical economic issues as we head into the 2024 ASEAN Summit Year.


  • Mr. Khoon Goh, ANZ's Head of Asia Research will discuss the latest local and regional economic developments.


  • Mr. Phetsathaphone Keovongvichith, Director General of Foreign Exchange Management Department, Bank of Laos will share an update on recent and upcoming regulatory changes aimed at enhancing monetary stability within Laos P.D.R.


After the presentations, there will be a Q&A session to enable participants to as questions and discuss in greater detail other topical economic issues.


Dress

Business casual


RSVP

Please RSVP by Tuesday, June 11th, 2024


We look forward to your attendance.

Agenda

13:30  Registration Opens

14:00  Opening Remarks, Mr. Sheng Lee, Country Head Laos, ANZ

14:15  Economic and Financial Update – Mr. Khoon Goh, Head of Asia Research, ANZ

15:00  Foreign Currency Management Update – Mr. Phetsathaphone Keovongvichith, Director General,

Foreign Exchange Management Department, Bank of Laos

15:45 Questions & Answers, moderated by Head of Coverage Mr. Aekananh Keosouvath, ANZ

16:00 Closing Remarks, Mr. David Ormsby, Executive Director, AustCham Laos

Speakers

Mr. Khoon Goh (Head of Asia Research, ANZ)

Mr. Khoon Goh

Head of Asia Research, ANZ

Mr. Phetsathaphone Keovongvichith (Director General of Foreign Exchange Management Department, Bank of Laos)

Mr. Phetsathaphone Keovongvichith

Director General of Foreign Exchange Management Department, Bank of Laos

Mr. Aekananh Keosouvath (Moderator) (Head of Coverage, ANZ Laos)

Mr. Aekananh Keosouvath (Moderator)

Head of Coverage, ANZ Laos

AustCham Member

Standard PriceComplimentary

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Venue

Venue

Crowne Plaza Vientiane, an IHG Hotel
20 Samsenthai Road, Nongduang Nua Village
Sikhottabong District,

Vientiane, Vientiane Prefecture, Laos

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For additional event or venue information, please send an email to austcham@austchamlao.org

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