Lao and Korean officials and business operators gather at the 2026 Laos-Korea Trade Delegation – Power Equipment & Solutions event in Vientiane on Monday.

KOTRA promotes Laos-Korea power equipment, energy solutions

The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) Vientiane Office organised the “2026 Laos–Korea Trade Delegation – Power Equipment & Solutions” programme on November 9-10 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Vientiane, bringing together Korean technology suppliers, Lao government agencies, and local businesses to explore cooperation in the electrical power sector.
The two-day event was organised by KOTRA Vientiane with support from the Embassy of the Republic of Korea and the Korea Power Exchange (KPX), in cooperation with the Lao Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Electricité du Laos (EDL), and the Vientiane Provincial Administration Committee.
KOTRA Vientiane introduced advanced Korean electrical equipment and energy technologies to the Lao market while creating opportunities for equipment supply, infrastructure development, investment, and long-term business partnerships.
A seminar programme on Monday featured presentations by representatives of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, EDL, and officials from Vientiane province.

Mr Park Jungwe addresses the event.	Dr Siviengxay Oraboun gives a speech.

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce outlined Laos’ 10-year power and energy development plan and strategy, including national priorities for the electricity sector.
EDL shared information on its electrical equipment procurement and maintenance plans, including bidding procedures and potential opportunities for equipment suppliers. Representatives of Vientiane province also introduced investment opportunities in the green energy sector.
The seminars enabled Korean companies to gain a deeper understanding of the Lao electricity market, government development priorities, and the technical and procurement requirements of local power utilities.
The Korean trade delegation comprised seven companies representing a range of technologies and solutions for electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and industrial applications.
SHINHO Co., Ltd. specialises in renewable energy systems, including solar photovoltaic technology, electrical switchgear, and integrated power solutions. DSI Co., Ltd. manufactures power transmission and distribution equipment, including polymer insulators, surge protection devices, and electrical protection systems.
HANSHIN ELECTRIC Co., Ltd. supplies various types of transformers, including oil-immersed, cast-resin, and dry-type transformers. SWITCO & JINKWANG provides electrical distribution solutions, including switchgear, reclosers, and protection equipment designed to improve the safety and reliability of power networks.
AIPENTECH Co., Ltd. focuses on renewable energy integration, including solar and wind power generation, energy storage systems, and microgrid solutions. DMT Co., Ltd. manufactures industrial expansion joints and bellows used in power plants, pipelines, and other industrial facilities.
CTE Co., Ltd. specialises in renewable energy and climate-related projects, including solar power development, electric mobility, battery-swapping systems, and carbon credit initiatives.

On Tuesday, KOTRA Vientiane arranged one-on-one business matching sessions between the Korean delegation and Lao government organisations, power utilities, engineering firms, and private-sector companies.
Scheduled participants included EDL, EDL-Generation, EDL-Generation Operation and Maintenance Service, Electrical Construction and Installation State Enterprise (ECI), Lao EEE Solar, Thavysub Energy Engineering & Consulting, SSS Electrical Installation & Services, Phongsubthavy Group, MECS Engineering, and Whessoe Lao.
Other participating companies included Thipphachanh Construction, S-Construction & Engineering, ST Trading and Engineering, Savang Hungheung Electric, Lao German Consulting, Ta Dam Engineering, Xayanunt Electric, Alpha X, Smart Power Engineering Solutions, E Advance Technologies, E&E Engineering and Service, and VASE.
The business matching programme was designed to help Korean suppliers introduce their technologies directly to potential Lao customers, share technical information, identify project requirements, and explore future cooperation.
Particular attention was given to EDL’s procurement and maintenance requirements. Through discussions with EDL and related organisations, Korean companies were encouraged to gain a clearer understanding of technical specifications, supplier qualifications, and bidding procedures to prepare for future procurement opportunities.
In addition to equipment supply, the discussions covered potential cooperation in renewable energy, power distribution system improvements, engineering services, and industrial equipment. DMT’s schedule also included a technical site visit to Whessoe.
The business matching programme involved 60 meetings between 24 Lao entities and seven Korean companies.
Discussions focused on equipment procurement, technical specifications, potential project cooperation, and future bidding opportunities. Several participating companies expressed interest in maintaining contact and agreed to continue discussions and share more technical and commercial information following the event.
As the distinguished Guest of Honour, Vice President of the Vientiane Provincial Administration Committee, Dr Siviengxay Oraboun, congratulated the organisers on the success of the seminars and reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening cooperation between Vientiane province and the Republic of Korea.
Director General of KOTRA Vientiane, Mr Park Jungwe, emphasised the importance of promoting practical business cooperation between Lao and Korean companies.
He highlighted the need to support Korean suppliers in better understanding local market requirements and preparing for future bidding opportunities, thereby creating more concrete business partnerships and cooperation opportunities.
The event reflects continued efforts to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation and support the development of Laos’ electricity sector through technology exchange and business partnerships.
KOTRA Vientiane will organise more communication between Korean suppliers and Lao stakeholders, support business follow-ups, and promote opportunities for Korean technologies to contribute to the development and modernisation of Laos’ power infrastructure.

By Advertorial Desk
 (Latest Update November 12, 2026)