Laos Pushes Robust Economic Diplomacy to Boost Trade, Investment
Amid rising geopolitical tensions and trade barriers, the Lao government is strengthening economic diplomacy to attract foreign investment and boost exports. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs convened a joint government-business meeting to solicit recommendations for effective guidelines.
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