Joint venture to build duty-free complex in Laos

THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2015
Joint venture to build duty-free complex in Laos

In anticipation of the Asean Economic Community (AEC), Sayam International Co of Thailand and a Laotian businessman yesterday announced a joint venture to develop a dutyfree complex near the Laotian-Thai border at the cost of Bt3.5 billion.

The complex is to be operated by BM Group, a joint venture between Sayam International, which owns 49 per cent, and Phisith Banyadith, president of BMM Group, who owns a 51percent stake in the JV.

BMM Group is one of the leading companies in Laos, conducting various businesses, such as dutyfree retail and realestate development,
Phisith, 44, is a wellknown and successful Laotian retail businessman, and is also an exec