Dongphosy Special Economic Zone (DEZ) was established in 2009 by a Malaysian developer
namely Universal Pacific Company Limited. The zone covered 54 hectares under a 50-year land lease
agreement. The zone shall be developed into trade and logistic Centre.

Potential investment activities of the zone are logistics, warehousing, trading hub and other entertainment businesses.

Location Advantage:
• DEZ is located in Vientiane Capital and it is strategically sited at an important transportation crossroad next to the 1st Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge that links to Nong-Khai Province, Thailand 1 km away and Thana-Laeng train station which will serve as the last stop for the high-speed
train. This provides benefit to investors who would like to invest in logistic and warehouse facilities that serve transportation through the 1st Lao-Thai friendship bridge.
• Additionally, the zone location provides a great opportunity for investors to invest in leisure business to attract domestic and foreign tourists from neighboring countries.

Project Calling for Investment:
1. Infrastructure Development.
2. Hospital, international school and other public service sector.
3. Accommodation/Real Estate.
4. Warehouse and other logistic facilities.
5. Duty free shop, Premium outlet and shopping mall Hotels and offices.

Investment Projects:

# Commercial:

1. Shops and Restaurants.
2. Shopping Mall & DIY Complex.
3. Hypermarket.
4. Integrated Resort.
5. Financial Center.
6. Hotels.

# Industrial:

7. Bonded Warehouse.
8. Bonded Showrooms.
9. Wholesale Markets.

# Residential:

10. Apartments.

# Institutional:

11. College and Skills Center.
12. Customs Checkpoints.
13. Medical Center.
14. Administration Center.

Reference: Investment Promotion Department.