Lao PDR Investment Proposal
Lao PDR Investment Plans and Opportunities
HiH Investment Forum 2025
The investment proposal developed by Lao PDR is available to download and review in various languages below, including details on Investment opportunities.
Lao PDR Bilateral Appointment
Lao PDR Proposal
Under the National Development Plan, the Government of Lao PDR places agriculture as a driver of green and sustainable economic growth, and sustainable agricultural investment as a critical development pathway. The government is implementing specific programs to support agricultural production, processing and marketing to ensure sustainable development, as well as implementing, since 2024, the Law on Investment and Promotion.
Currently, the Government is working with the HIH initiative to develop a healthy ecosystem for sustainable agricultural investment, facilitating government and business matchmaking, carrying out a National Investment Forum and promoting agricultural exports. The country is also exploring options and solutions to strengthen the Global Science–Policy Interface for improved food systems governance.
With agricultural exports increasing yearly to countries such as China, Vietnam, Thailand, Korea and the EU, five value chains are being prioritized under the HIH initiative to support the development of sustainable production and export promotion.
Currently, the Government is working with the HIH initiative to develop a healthy ecosystem for sustainable agricultural investment, facilitating government and business matchmaking, carrying out a National Investment Forum and promoting agricultural exports. The country is also exploring options and solutions to strengthen the Global Science–Policy Interface for improved food systems governance.
With agricultural exports increasing yearly to countries such as China, Vietnam, Thailand, Korea and the EU, five value chains are being prioritized under the HIH initiative to support the development of sustainable production and export promotion.
Lao PDR Geospatial Typologies
Agro-informatics connects information technology with the management, analysis and application of agricultural data to design more accurate and targeted agricultural interventions. The use of new technologies and techniques in agriculture, such as satellite imagery, remote sensing, and geographic information systems, enable the transformation of data into actionable information.
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Government of Lao PDR: Investment cases in Lao PDR
Lao PDR Investment Cases and Interventions
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Rice Milling
Targeting 92,385 hectares for rice production in high-productivity regions with good infrastructure access, such as Vientiane Capital, Vientiane Province, Savannakhet and other southern provinces, the investment case aims to improve productivity, align with milling quality and develop storage facilities. The target is to produce premium certified aromatic rice, specialty glutinous rice varieties and value-added products for export to Chinese, ASEAN and EU organic rice markets.Interventions include contract farming with farmers on 12,000 hectares to increase production, creation of an investment fund for infrastructure and facilities, purchase of 15,000 tons of paddy rice per year, and coverage of annual operational costs. They also include organic or GAP certification and traceability platforms, and farmer training on group production and quality standards.
Lao PDR is therefore seeking investments of USD 13.69 million with an IRR of 14%, and more than 5,025 producers benefiting directly.
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Forest Tea
Targeting over 24,272 hectares of suitable highland with forest and ancient tea resources in the northern provinces of Phongsaly, Bokeo, Oudomxay and Luangnamtha, the investment aims to establish tripartite leases and contract farming agreements to develop wild forest and ancient green and red tea, organic and agroecology-friendly tea, as well as premium, high value-added tea for various export markets.Interventions focus on sustainable harvesting through contract farming with farmers on 100 hectares, creation of an investment fund for warehouses, processing and packaging facilities for forest and ancient tea with eco-friendly collection, development of certification systems for organic, fairtrade and forest-friendly programs, and expansion of domestic and export outlets for premium processed tea.
Lao PDR is therefore seeking investments of USD 220,000 with an IRR of 16%, and more than 200 producers benefiting directly.
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Premium Coffee
Targeting over 69,000 hectares in the southern and northern provinces of Champasack, Xiengkhuang, Luangnamtha and Oudomxay, the investment aims to develop sustainable coffee production facilities focusing on agroforestry and shade-grown coffee, to produce high-quality premium coffee, specialty Arabica coffee, and organic and fairtrade-certified coffee for export to Chinese, Japanese, ASEAN and other premium coffee markets.Interventions focus on strengthening the national production base through contract farming with 500 households covering 1,250 hectares for the improved production of 1,000 tons annually, and development of certification systems for organic, fairtrade and forest-friendly programs.
Lao PDR is therefore seeking investments of USD 3.48 million with an IRR of 17%, and more than 500 producers benefiting directly.
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Chilli Peppers
Targeting the provinces of Xayabuly, Xiengkhuang, Vientiane Capital, Vientiane Province and other areas across the country with high productivity and suitable climatic conditions for chili production, the investment aims to develop chili pepper farming cooperatives and contract farming, improving productivity and aligning production with quality standards for both domestic and export markets.Interventions focus on contract farming with 70 rural female households cultivating 50 hectares for an annual production of 400 tons, improving quality control of seeds with grading systems for domestic and export markets, and introducing IPM and improved farming practices for sustainable production.
Lao PDR is therefore seeking investments of USD 1.25 million with an IRR of 25%, and more than 70 female producers benefiting directly.
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Beef and Cattle Production
Targeting Vientiane Capital and other provinces nationwide with suitable forage production areas, the investment focuses on integrated cow–calf and feedlot operations across 156 hectares for the production of 3,349 feeder cattle annually for domestic consumption and international markets.Interventions include integrated operations with 1,500 breeding cows and 60 bulls supported by 140 hectares of forage, producing 3,349 feeder cattle annually with USD 3.62 million in revenue. They also include the creation of an investment fund to establish integrated breeding facilities, adoption of AI technology with Charolais genetics, introduction of FTMR feeding systems for optimal nutrition, improved artificial insemination programs with superior genetics, installation of biogas systems for waste management and renewable energy
generation, and contract farming with 100 smallholders for forage production and integrated livestock management.
Lao PDR is therefore seeking investments of USD 11.78 million with an IRR of 11%, and more than 100 producers benefiting directly.
Contact
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