Indonesian Ambassador Ms Grata Endah Werdaningtyas and Indonesian Delegations meeting with Mr Chanthalet Vorabouth, President of Lao Mining Development State Enterprise.

Indonesia launches investment mission to Laos

Personnel from seven Indonesian companies visited Laos from November 24-28 as part of the Investment Tour Programme organised by the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Vientiane.
The programme aimed to explore prospects for trade and investment cooperation, particularly in mineral resources, agriculture, and tourism.
The delegation consisted of three Indonesian mining companies — Mining Industry Indonesia (MIND ID), the state-owned mining holding; PT Aneka Tambang Tbk (Antam), which operates in minerals and metals; and PT J Resources Asia Pasifik Tbk, a gold mining company.
They were joined by PT Vienison Indonesia and PT Fortuna Agri International, both active in the agriculture sector and the export–import of various commodities.
The delegation also included PT Global Sukses Partnership, a company engaged in construction, as well as Aldo Holiday and Convex, which specialises in tourism services and MICE activities.
The Indonesian delegation held discussions with several Lao enterprises, including Lao Mining Development State Enterprise (LMDSE), PTL Holding, Thanaleng Dry Port, Bullion Bank, Phongsavanh Group, GDS Mining, and other potential partners seeking cooperation in various sectors.
The group also visited the Department of Geology and Mines, Ministry of Industry and Commerce, to obtain updated information on mining regulations and licensing procedures.

Delegations from seven Indonesian companies visit the Thanaleng Dry Port and Vientiane Logistics Park.

Additional engagements included meetings with the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI) and the Young Entrepreneurs Association of Laos (YEAL) to discuss ways to enhance private-sector collaboration.
“We hope that this programme will open concrete opportunities for businesses and further strengthen the Indonesia-Laos economic partnership in a sustainable way,” said Grata Endah Werdaningtyas, the Ambassador of Indonesia to Laos.
“The Investment Tour is not only a platform to connect companies from both countries, but also a tangible step towards promoting mutually beneficial investment flows. We see significant potential in Laos’ mineral, agricultural, and tourism sectors, and we are confident that the right collaborations can generate long-term benefits for both of our peoples.”
In addition to activities in Vientiane, the Investment Tour included field visits to two provinces. In Champasak, the delegation travelled to the Bolaven Plateau to observe coffee plantations and rice milling facilities, and explored tourism opportunities in Si Phan Don (4,000 Islands).
In Luang Prabang, the delegation held discussions with local businesses on the potential for halal-certified products as a key area for tourism and creative industry development.
 They also visited the Ock Pop Tok handicraft center to explore local craftsmanship and cultural initiatives.
The Investment Tour aligns with Indonesia’s commitment to deepening economic ties with Laos, following the meeting between President Prabowo Subianto and Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone on the sidelines of the 46th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur.
During the meeting, President Prabowo emphasised Indonesia’s readiness to expand cooperation in mineral exploration and agriculture.
The cooperation discussed during the Investment Tour also opens opportunities for the transfer of technology, particularly in the mining and agricultural sectors, where Indonesian companies can share operational expertise, digital systems, and modern processing methods.
Capacity-building initiatives were also highlighted as a potential area of collaboration, including training programmes, joint workshops, and skills development for Lao professionals and workers.
The two sides noted that stronger cooperation in investment, technology, and human resource development would offer clear benefits to both Indonesia and Laos.
Although bilateral trade between Indonesia and Laos has fluctuated in recent years, investment flows remain limited.
The Indonesian government hopes that programs such as this Investment Tour will encourage greater outbound investment, open new business opportunities, and generate mutually beneficial partnerships that support economic growth in both countries.

By Times Reporters
(Latest Update December 4, 2025)