Champasak SEZ was established in 2015. The zone covered 1,1152 hectares. Champasak province is the economic center of the southern region, fueled by expansion of the agricultural and service sectors. It consists of 4 sites, including:
1). Wangtao-Phonthong Economic Development Zone (developed by Lao private company).
2). Mahanathi Sithandone SEZ (developed by Chinese private company).
3). Pakse-Japan SME SEZ (developed by Japanese private company).
4). Champasak Lao-Service Industrial Park (developed by Lao private company).
Location advantage:
• Champasak SEZ located in Champasak province, which has three international checkpoints, namely Wangtao (Lao-Thai border), Nong Nok-Kien (Lao-Cambodia border), and Pakse international airport. The strategic location enables investors to access large consumer market in the neighbor countries and labor market in Southern part of Lao PDR.
Project Calling for Investment:
Champasak SEZ comprises with 4 sub-zones:
- Wangtao-Phonthong Economic Development Zone: Land Area 253 ha, 99 years land lease agreement.
• Logistics and warehouse.
• Duty free shop. - Champasak Lao-Service Industrial Park: Land Area 800 ha, 50 years land lease agreement.
• Manufacturing and spare parts production for exports. - Mahanathi Sithandone SEZ: Land Area 9,846 ha, 50 years land lease agreement.
• Eco-Tourism, real Estate, leisure and entertainment center.
• Opportunity to cooperate with the developer to develop a new tourism specific economic zone. - Pakse-Japan SME SEZ: Land Area 195 ha, 50 years land lease agreement.
• Small-Medium Size/Light Industries (SME).
• Vocational Schools.
Reference: Investment Promotion Department.