Vientiane Times Ministry Lends Muscle to National Circus
VientianeThe First Times National English Language Newspaper TUESDAY MARCH 15, 2016 ISSUE 63 4500 kip Singapore company builds network in Lao service sector Times Reporters conference equipment makers have taken advantage of this The Mekong Group is a and set up their factories here.” Singapore-based company “Today, we ventured which has a particular focus on into another opportunity, the Laos due to the stable political insurance sector.” conditions, low crime rate, pro- The company has been business government policy doing business in the Mekong and low cost of living. region for the past 20 years. Mr Michael Aw, CEO “Eventually we will expand of the Mekong Group Pte to serve the neighbouring countries along the Mekong River,” Mr Aw said. The Mekong Group specialises in Asean chiefs of defence forces link hands during their 13th informal meeting in Vientiane yesterday. providing various business services to Lao companies and state owned enterprises. “We will connect Asean defence chiefs vow to consultants, investors, and joint venture partners to Laos and bring opportunities from Laos to Singapore,” he said. deepen ties for regional security A 2014 report from the Ministry of Planning Times Reporters trust, confidence and capacities to all through dialogues, and Declaration of the Conduct of and Investment noted that in addressing regional non- military-to-military interaction Parties in the South China Sea Singapore is a major investor Asean chiefs of defence forces, traditional security challenges in activities to deepen defence and work towards the early Mr Michael Aw. in Laos with total Singaporean who convened in Vientiane an effective and timely manner.
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