The government of Laos one of the few remaining official communist states has been decentralizing control and encouraging private enterprise since 1986. Laos is a landlocked country with a primitive infrastructure. It has no railroads, a rudimentary road system, and limited external and internal telecommunications.
Electricity is available in only a few urban areas.
The predominant crop is glutinous rice. As in many developing countries, deforestation and soil erosion will hamper efforts to regain a high rate of GDP growth. All information is subject to change at any time. Global Direct Corp. assumes no liability for the use of the database or activities of its franchisees. Global Direct is growing rapidly through interaction with our visitors from all over the world.