Lao Chapter
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MISSION
The mission of the Lao AMCHAM Committee is to conduct activitives that facilitate the investment and growth of U.S. businesses in the Lao PDR, thus contributing to the overall development of local communities and the Lao PDR as a whole.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Upcoming Events: TBA
Past Events:
American Film Week. May 6 - 10, organized by the US Embassy and the Luang Prabang Film Festival Organization (an AMCHAM member), at the Mekong Riverfront.
U.S. Income Tax Update. 1 April 2013 @ 6 pm - 8 pm at U.S. Embassy. Event Sponsored by KPMG. AMCHAM Members free; non-members USD5 or 40,000LAK
AMCHAM - ANZBA Joint Networking Event: 6 March 2013 @ 6 pm - 8 pm at Kong Khao Restaurant. Event Sponsored by Milsearch. AMCHAM Members free; non-members USD5 or 40,000LAK.
Breakfast Discussion hosted by U.S. Ambassador Stewart with special guest U.S. Ambassador to ASEAN, David Carden. 28 February 2012 @ 9 am – 11 am at the U.S. Ambassador’s Residence.
Trade Show and Gala Dinner: 24 January 2013 @ 4:00 – 9:00 pm at the Lao Plaza Hotel. Event hosted by AMCHAM. Registration required. Members: Free. Members can also have a booth to showcase their products/services at the Trade Show for free.
Tax Seminar on New Tax Law and Implementing Decree: 17 January 2013 @ 1:30 – 5:00 pm at the Lao Plaza Hotel. Event was hosted by AMCHAM, ANZBA, ECCIL.
AMCHAM - ECCIL Joint Networking Event: 6 December 2012 @ 6:30 pm at the Mercure Hotel. Event Sponsored by RMA Lao.
Breakfast Discussion hosted by Ambassador Stewart: 16 November 2012 @ 9 am–10:30am at the U.S. Ambassador’s Residence.
Speaker Event - Steve Parker on WTO Accession and Impact to Doing Business in Laos: 22 October 2012 @ 6:30pm at La Scala Restaurant. Event Sponsored by ACLEDA Bank.
Lao AMCHAM members invited to Lao-Australian Business Forum hosted by ANZBA/LNCCI: 11 October 2012 @ 1:30-5:30 pm at the Lao Plaza
American Community Picnic: 29 September 2012 @ 4-8:00 pm at Vientiane International School.
Speaker Event by Jim Roberts: 26 September 2012 @ 6:30 pm at the U.S. Embassy. Sponsored by EMC.
AMCHAM Launch Event: 19 September 2012 @ 6:30-8:30 pm at the U.S. Ambassador’s Residence.
BUSINESS RESOURCES
• U.S. Embassy - laos.usembassy.gov
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs - www.mofa.gov.la/en/
• Bank of Lao PDR - www.bol.gov.la/english/index1.php
• Lao PDR Trade Portal - www.laotradeportal.gov.la
• National Assembly of Lao PDR (Lao laws) - www.na.gov.la/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=75&Itemid=211&lang=en
• Lao PDR Investment Overwiew - www.dfdl.com/resources/library/publication/category/132-investment-overview
FOUNDING MEMBERS
MEMBERS SINCE FOUNDING
Companies
• ANZ Bank (Lao) Limited
• Luang Prabang Film Festival
• LS Horizon
Individuals
• Dr. Jeff Galle
• Anthony Zola
CHAPTER LEADERSHIP
Chair: Chris Manley, RMA Lao
Vice-Chair: Hetal Patel, EMC
Email: Lao Chapter
Lao Chapter Coordinator: Khun Sheree