Thank you to everyone who joined our September Business | Social networking event at Khop Chai Deu, part of the Inthira Group. With over 70 people in attendance, these Business | Social events continue to attract a growing number of business leaders.
Cashel Gleeson, Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Laos gave an update on the latest news including the upcoming Kings Birthday to be celebrated in November, preparations for the annual Embassy football tournament, progress with the Embassy in their support of LOCA to issue a 2.5m Green Bond, and the renewed focus on increasing bilateral trade.
The BBGL also welcome three new members:
- Cyberzone: The very first laser tag venue in the Lao PDR located in Vientiane on the 2nd floor of Parkson. It’s a place where adults and young people alike can enjoy the thrill of a non-contact, futuristic PVP battle using the latest equipment.
- Heavy Equipment Clinic Center (HECC): HECC is the official authorized dealer of DEVELON heavy equipment in Laos, delivering solutions for construction, mining, and infrastructure projects nationwide. Comprehensive range of crawler excavators (1–100 tons), wheel excavators (10–20 tons), wheel loaders (10–20 tons), motor graders, wide-body dump trucks, backhoe loaders, articulated dump trucks, and attachments. Products are supported by professional aftersales service, genuine spare parts, and skilled technical teams.
- DFDL: Experts in tax, legal and investment advice in Laos and with offices in 10 countries across south and southeast Asia.
Philippe Bissig, CEO of Inthira Group, presented on several new business developments, including the imminent opening of a flagship hotel and apartment building with a rooftop bar in central Vientiane.
He later presented vouchers for Inthira Group travel experiences as lucky draw prizes, with lucky winners getting to experience some of their zipline, restaurant and accommmodation options across Laos.
Many thanks to our wine sponsor for the evening BLV Wine and Whisky Shop
