Laos makes strides in SEZ development but challenges remain Although more companies have invested in special and specific economic zones (SEZs) in Laos, the growth rate has not met the anticipated target, according to a government report. Some companies are reluctant to invest in these zones because of delays in the installation of infrastructure, notably the provision of electricity and water,...

  Private firms have been active in developing special economic zones (SEZs) in Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar (CLM), helping to reduce burdens placed on public resources and to improve the efficiency of managing these spaces. SEZs also provide investors with preferential tax and regulatory treatment, often along with access to better connectivity, in a limited geographical area of a...