The 2024 ASEAN Business and Investment Summit opened in Vientiane on October 8 under the theme "ASEAN: Enhancing Connectivity and Resilience." The event saw over 700 participants, including ASEAN Business Advisory Council representatives, ambassadors, and business leaders from the region.

Held alongside the ASEAN Summit, the event serves as a platform for discussing economic cooperation and fostering public-private partnerships. Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone stressed the importance of collaboration in areas such as infrastructure, clean energy, and digital transformation to promote sustainable development and economic resilience.

The Prime Minister emphasized that deeper partnerships will help ASEAN nations open new markets and drive innovative growth, while addressing challenges like economic recessions and climate change.

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