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Lao PDR – the emerging market to the west
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From hermit crab to tiger cub • 7% annual growth over two decades (1994-2014)
– 8% growth since 2008 • Poverty halved (23% in 2013) • Per capita income increased six-fold (US$1,460) • But from a small base:
– GDP USD 11.24 billion (roughly half of Tasmania) – population of 7 million
• Export & FDI-driven growth – esp natural resources
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Economic activity has moderated, but remains robust …
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Structure of Lao PDR foreign trade
Exports Imports
Source: Staff estimates based on data from Lao authorities (MOIC) and partner countries
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Top 10 Sources of FDI (1988-2015)
Source: Ministry of Planning and Investment (March 2015)
No. Country Projects Value
(USD million) 1 China 830 5,396 2 Thailand 746 4,455 3 Vietnam 421 3,393 4 Korea, South 291 751 5 France 224 490 6 Japan 101 437 7 Netherland 16 434 8 Malaysia 101 382 9 Norway 6 346
10 Britain 52 197
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China’s FDI flows to ASEAN Source: CEIC, ANZ Research
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FDI by Sector (1989-2015)
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Greater Mekong - Exposure to G3 and China*
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*Exports by destination, average 2009-2011
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Why Laos….? • Stability/ low level of political risk • Low labour costs • Young demographic • Strategic location • Significant potential in selected industries
– mining; hydropower; transport & logistics; agriculture/processing; tourism; manufacturing; services; education; healthcare
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Laos’ population is growing fast…
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…and it is young! Share of population aged 65+
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0 100 200 300 400 500
Beijing (China)Shanghai (China)Bangalore (India)
Guangzhou (China)Bangkok (Thailand)
Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)Shenzhen (China)
Dalian (China)Chennai (India)
Shenyang (China)Manila (Philippines)
New Delhi (India)Jakarta (Indonesia)Cebu (Philippines)
Mumbai (India)Batam Island (Indonesia)
Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)Hanoi (Vietnam)Vientiane (Laos)
Da Nang (Vietnam)Ethopia (Africa)
Phnom Penh (Cambodia)Yangon (Myanmar)
Monthly salary (US$/factory worker)
Mekong - the cheapest labour force in Asia cheaper than Africa and closer to China
Asia’s cheapest manufacturing workers are in the Mekong. Asia’s most expensive manufacturing workers are located in China
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Economies 2010 2015 2020China 25 30 36
Hong Kong 100 100 100
India 15 23 30
Indonesia 21 26 30
Japan 100 100 100
Malaysia 40 42 45
Philippines 34 37 40
Singapore 98 99 100
Korea 100 100 100
Thailand 45 47 49
Vietnam 21 28 36
Cambodia 9 15 21
Laos 11 17 23
Asia 26 31 37
World 28 29 30
Middle income group (% of population)Economies 2010 2015 2020China 1341 1370 1388
Hong Kong 7 7 8
India 1225 1308 1387
Indonesia 240 252 263
Japan 127 126 125
Malaysia 28 31 33
Philippines 93 101 110
Singapore 5 5 6
Korea 48 49 50
Thailand 69 71 72
Vietnam 88 92 96
Cambodia 14 15 16
Laos 6 7 7
Asia 3292 3435 3559
World 6515 6871 7210
Population (m)Economies 2010 2015 2020China 329 413 497
Hong Kong 7 7 8
India 185 296 419
Indonesia 50 64 79
Japan 127 126 125
Malaysia 11 13 15
Philippines 32 37 43
Singapore 5 5 6
Korea 48 49 50
Thailand 31 33 35
Vietnam 18 26 34
Cambodia 1 2 3
Laos 1 1 2
Asia 845 1075 1316
World 1844 2010 2177
Middle income population (m)
Laos’ middle income population
Source: ANZ Research
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Connectivity and the AEC…..
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Source: Ministry of Planning and Investment, Lao PDR
Direct flights
to Asian major cities
New Seoul routes; Laos-Japan Bilateral Aviation Agreement January 2015; Bilateral ASA signed with Australia in July
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Source: Ministry of Planning and Investment, Lao PDR
Special Economic Zones (SEZs)
1. Savan-Seno Special Economic Zone 2003
2. Boten Beautiful Land Specific Economic Zone 2003
3. Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone2007
4. Vientiane Industrial and Trade Area 2011
5. Saysetha Development Zone 2010 6. Phoukhyo Specific Economic Zone
2010 7. Thatluang Lake Specific Economic
Zone 2011 8. Longthanh- Vientiane Specific
Economic Zone 2012 9. Dongposy Specific Economic Zone
2012 10. Thakhek Specific Economic Zone
2012
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Savan-Seno SEZ
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Battery of Asia….
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Hydropower plans… • 27 hydro projects now operating (3,294MW) • 68 projects under construction/ in pipeline
(another 8,000MW) • Laos’ total hydro potential 26,000 MW • Plans to reach 17,000MW capacity by 2030 • 30% renewable energy target by 2030 • MOUs to sell electricity to Thailand,
Cambodia and Vietnam