_id SEZ name Description Location Date of inauguration Relevant laws and policies Status In-country regulator Developer Investor Businesses Countries of investors Type of land right granted for SEZ development Total land area (ha) Total USD (millions) amount of investment Number of people employed Cross-border economic zone or SEZ? Longitude Latitude Reference 1 Savan-Seno SEZ It is jointly developed by Lao government and Pacifica Streams Development (Malaysia) Co.Ltd. It aims to promote a new economic mechanism that encourages transition from a planned to market –oriented economy in Savannakhet, thus, attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to Laos and accelerating development in the Special Economic Zone. Savannakhet Province 2003.0 service sectors are exempt from business tax for 2 to 10 years. After that, the business tax rate is 8% to 10%. Trading sector is exempt from business tax for 2 to 5 years, after which it will be 10%. Industrial sector is exempt from business tax for 5 to 10 years, after which it be taxed 8%. Active Lao government Laos government; Pacifica Streams Development Co.Ltd.(Malaysia) Toyota Boshoku Asia Co. Ltd.; Tan Chong Motorcycle (Laos); SIP Co. Ltd.; LOTUS SHALL Co. Ltd.; Souk Phatana Co. Ltd.; Aeroworks Co. Ltd.; Laos Tin Smelting Co. Ltd.; Essilor Laos Co.Ltd; SJK (Lao) Co. Ltd; KP Beau Lao Co. Ltd; Service; trade; industry; delivery Laos; Malaysia Land tenure 234.421999999999997044142219237983226776123046875 74.0 n/a SEZ 104.7605 16.6006 https://data.opendevelopmentmekong.net/dataset/savan-park-sez-official-website 2  Boten Beautiful Land Specific Economic Zone The project site is geographically located adjacent to Road A3 as a strategic route to connect to ASEAN+3 (China, Korea and Japan). Louangnamtha Province 2003.0 n/a Active Lao government Private Chinese enterpriese n/a Agriculture; Tourism; Trade and Business; Finance; Telecommunications; Warehouse and Delivery; Education and Health Laos; Land tenure 1640 500.0 n/a SEZ 101.6756 21.1896 https://data.opendevelopmentmekong.net/dataset/special-economic-zones-in-laos 3  Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone The project site is situated on borders of two countries: Thailand and Myanmar. It now has 81 companies, with the highest foreign labour of all SEZs. Bokeo Province 2007.0 n/a Active Lao government Laos government; Chinese private enterprises n/a Agriculture; Hotels; Tourism; Trade and Business; Real Estate; Finance; Telecommunication; Education; Health; Transportation; Warehouse Laos; Malaysia Land tenure 3000 86.6 n/a SEZ 100.0875 20.356 https://data.opendevelopmentmekong.net/dataset/special-economic-zones-in-laos 4 Vientiane Industrial and Trade Area  The project site is located 22 km from the center of Vientiane Capital, under supervision of Ministry of Industry and Commerce Vientiane Capital 2009.0 Investment and Promotion Laws; Legal acts on development n/a Lao government Laos government; Nam Wei Company (Taiwan) n/a Industries; Commerce; Service China (mainland); Japan; Thailand; Malaysia; Hongkong; Taiwan; Denmark Concessional 110 43.0 n/a SEZ "" "" https://data.opendevelopmentmekong.net/dataset/laotian-sez-related-documents 5 Saysetha Development Zone The project site is situated in the center of Vientiane Capital. Vientiane Capital 2010.0 n/a Active Lao government Laos government; Lao-China Joint Venture Investment Co., Ltd Yunnan Provincial Overseas Investment Co., Ltd.; Vientiane Administration Agriculture; Wood manufacturing; Tourism; Machinery; New energy; Electric appliance. China; Thailand; Japan; Laos; Singapore Land tenure 1000 128.0 n/a SEZ 102.7433 18.008 https://laos.opendevelopmentmekong.net/news/saysettha-development-zone-aiming-to-register-20-companies-by-2020/ 6  Phoukhyo Specific Economic Zone The project site is located 14 km from the Third Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge and close to Road No.12 as a main route to Voung Anh deep Sea Port Vietnam. Khammuane Province 2010.0 1. Exempted from import duties and taxes for equipmemt, machine parts, direct vehicles for production and row materials.2. Tax exemption for out going finished product for export. 3.3. Profit tax is devided into 3 types which are 20%, 15%, 10% and the exempted duration of profit tax depends on the type of investment and the size of investment for example the investmemt in sector No.1 that has no infrastructure to enhence the favorable investment will be considered to be exempted for the profit tax in 7 years and after 7 years, 10% profit tax is started. Active Lao government Private Lao enterpirse Laos world Group( Plywood plant), Sila Khammoune co.ltd( excavation and cement plant), Laos-Hihedlam co.ltd(Lime plant), Namtan Mitlaos co.ltd Finance; Trade; Tourism; Industries; Education; Transportation; Health; Entertainment; Hotel; Airport n/a Land tenure 4850 708.0 n/a SEZ 105.3333 17.4999 https://data.opendevelopmentmekong.net/dataset/phoukhyo-special-economic-zone 7 Thatluang Lake Specific Economic Zone The project site is situated in the center of Vientiane Capital. Vientiane Capital 2011.0 n/a Active Lao government Private Chinese enterpriese n/a Embassy culture area; Finance; Service; Tourist; Golf n/a Land tenure 365 0.0016 n/a SEZ 102.6533 17.953 https://data.opendevelopmentmekong.net/dataset/laotian-special-economic-zones 8 Longthanh - Vientiane Specific Economic Zone The project site is located along the 450 Year Road in Vientiane Capital, 400 m from the Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge and 16 km from the center of Vientiane Capital. Vientiane Capital 2008.0 n/a Active Lao government Vietnamese private enterprise n/a Hotel; Resort; Education n/a n/a 557.75 0.001 n/a SEZ 102.6308 17.9748 https://data.opendevelopmentmekong.net/dataset/laotian-special-economic-zones 9 Dongphosy Specific Economic Zone The project site is located along the 450 Year Road in Vientiane Capital, 400 m from the Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge and 16 km from the center of Vientiane Capital. Vientiane Capital 2009.0 n/a n/a "" Maylaysian private enterprise n/a Tourism; Trade; Service; Industries n/a n/a 53.93999999999999772626324556767940521240234375 50.0 n/a SEZ 102.6308 17.9748 https://data.opendevelopmentmekong.net/dataset/laotian-special-economic-zones 10 Thakhek Specific Economic Zone The project site is located along the 450 Year Road in Vientiane Capital, 400 m from the Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge and 16 km from the center of Vientiane Capital. Khammuane Province 2012.0 n/a n/a "" Laos government n/a Trade; Hotel; Distribution; Transportation; Education; Forestry preservation n/a Land tenure 1035 80.0 n/a SEZ 105.3333 17.4999 https://data.opendevelopmentmekong.net/dataset/laotian-special-economic-zones 11  Pakse - Japan SME Special Economic Zone PAKSE-JAPAN SME SEZ was developed for exclusive use of the Japanese company in PAKSE which is located in the center of Champasak province in southern Laos. In addition to utilizing the benefit of SEZ, PAKSE-JAPAN SME SEZ Development., Ltd., totally supports the investment of the Japanese company in Laos, not only establish the company and the factory but also provide the local information and support for recruitment of workers and staffs. Champasak Province 2015.0 Application will be considered whether it is accepted within 5 working days. Cooperate income tax is exempted for the first 2-10 years. Personal income tax rate is 5%. Dividend tax rate is 5%. Import duty of product manufacturing machinery and all parts are exempted. Active Lao government Lao National Committee for SEZ; Champasak Province SEZ; Xaysana Group; Savan TVS Consultant Co., Ltd.; Nishimatsu Construction Co., Ltd. (JAPAN) n/a Leisure; Hotel; Education; Water supply; Waste water treatment plant Japan "" 195 62..5 million n/a SEZ "" "" http://www.investlaos.gov.la/index.php/where-to-invest/special-economic-zone?start=2 12 "" In addition to utilizing the benefit of SEZ, PAKSE-JAPAN SME SEZ Development., Ltd., totally supports the investment of the Japanese company in Laos, not only establish the company and the factory but also provide the local information and support for recruitment of workers and staffs. "" "" "" "" "" "" "" "" "" "" "" n/a "" 105.8172 15.1105 "" 13 "" "" "" "" "" "" "" "" "" "" "" "" "" n/a "" "" "" "" 14 Tak SEZ It is one of the earliest developed SEZ in Thailand. Next to Thai-Myanmar friendship bridge Mae Sod district, Tak province 2019.0 n/a Phase 1 Thai treasury department Thai treasury department n/a Logistics; appliances and electronics; plastics; service; n/a Land rental 133.8799999999999954525264911353588104248046875 122.0 n/a SEZ 98.5711 16.709 https://data.opendevelopmentmekong.net/library_record/a-guide-to-investment-in-the-special-economic-zones 15 Nong Khai SEZ It covers 13 sub-districts along the border area of Mueang Nong Khai and Sakhrai districts. highest value of cross-border trade with Laos with most convenient trade route Northeast Thailand, bordering Laos. 2015.0 n/a Phase 2 The National Committee on Special Economic Zone Development Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand Prom Phriang builder CO., LTD Agriculture; ceramic products; textiles; manufacture of furniture; jewelry; medical equipment; automotives; electrical appliances; plastic; medicine; logistics; industrial estates; tourism n/a Land rental 47367 9.6 n/a SEZ 102.752 17.8862 https://data.opendevelopmentmekong.net/library_record/a-guide-to-investment-in-the-special-economic-zones 16 Mukdahan SEZ The Mukdahan SEZ with total area of 578.5 sq.kms. (361,542 rai). covers 11 sub-districts along the border area of Muang Mukdahan,Wan Yai, and Don Tan districts. Mukdahan province 2019.0 n/a Phase 1 The National Committee on Special Economic Zone Development Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand n/a Agriculture; electric appliances; logistics; industrial estate; tourism n/a n/a 57850 24.99 n/a SEZ 104.659 16.5744 https://data.opendevelopmentmekong.net/library_record/a-guide-to-investment-in-the-special-economic-zones 17 Sa Kaeo SEZ A highly competent area for international wholesale and retail trading. Can benefit from Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), a preferential tariff system offered by developed countries to developing countries by reducing or exempting import tariffs on the GSP product list GMS Southern Economic Corridor 2017.0 n/a 1/3 progress The National Committee on Special Economic Zone Development Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand ZIM International Co. (Canada); "" Canada Land rental 33200 162.5 n/a "" 102.5776 13.7314 https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/922171-govt-continues-to-support-investment-in-sa-kaeo-sez/ 18 Trat SEZ "3 sub-districts along the border area of Khlong Yai District. Targetted to be Trade, Distribution, Multimodal Transport and Regional Tourist Hub " Khlong Yai District n/a corporate income tax exemption for up to 9 years, import duty tax waivers for all imported heavy equipment and exemption of export taxes are attractive enough to draw their investment Phase 2 Trat goverment Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand Property Perfect PCL; Hotel; Hospital; International exhibition; border market; Industrial estate; Government office; Public facilities Cambodia Land rental 5020 n/a n/a SEZ 102.875 11.7914 https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/1297051/trat-sez-pinned-as-border-hub https://data.opendevelopmentmekong.net/library_record/a-guide-to-investment-in-the-special-economic-zones 19 Songkhla SEZ 4 sub-districts along the border area of Sadao district including Sadao, Samnak Kham, Samnak Taew, and Padang Besar. Export processing industries and multimodal transport Sadao district 2017.0 n/a 30% complete The National Environment Board Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand n/a Manufacturing; Service; Trade; Electronics; Logistics; Agriculture; Industrial estate; Tourism supporting Malaysia Land rental 55230 29.2 3400.0 SEZ 100.393 6.6467 https://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/Corporate/30367358 https://data.opendevelopmentmekong.net/library_record/a-guide-to-investment-in-the-special-economic-zones 20 Chiang Rai SEZ 21 sub-districts in the 3 districts of Chiang Rai which consist of Mae Sai, Chiang Saen, and Chiang Khong Chiang Rai n/a n/a Land acquisition withdrawn The National Environment Board Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand n/a Crepe rubber; Animal feed; Hospital; Agriculture Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, the United States and China Land rental 91620 0.0013 n/a Cross border SEZ 99.9151 20.4241 https://www.nesdb.go.th/ewt_dl_link.php?nid=5195 http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/Real_Estate/30360842 https://data.opendevelopmentmekong.net/library_record/a-guide-to-investment-in-the-special-economic-zones 21 Nakhon Panom SEZ "There are 13 sub-districts in 2 districts of Nakhon Panom. The distance from the Nakhon Panom Border to Khammouane (Laos) is 16 km., to Ha Tinh (Vietnam) is 300 km., to Hanoi (Vietnam) is 650 km. and to South China Border (Chongzuo City) is 1,029 km.. » It can connect to South China, Japan, Korea and other countries by ship at Vung Ang Port, Vietnam" Nakhon Panom 2015.0 n/a Phase 2 Treasury Department Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha n/a Agriculture; Ceramic; Textiles; Manufacturing; Logistics; Industrial estate; Toursim-related n/a Land rental 79479 n/a n/a SEZ 104.7605 17.3672 https://data.opendevelopmentmekong.net/library_record/a-guide-to-investment-in-the-special-economic-zones 22 Kanchanaburi SEZ There are 2 sub-districts of Mueang Kanchanaburi District, Kanchanaburi comprising of Kaeng Sian Sub-district and Baan Kao Sub-district. Kanchanaburi 2016.0 n/a Phase 2 Special Economic Development Zone Policy Committee Special Economic Development Zone Policy Committee n/a Industrial estate; Conservative tourism; Agriculture; Border trade n/a n/a 26079 19.22 n/a SEZ 99.5483 14.0041 https://data.opendevelopmentmekong.net/library_record/a-guide-to-investment-in-the-special-economic-zones 23 Narathiwat SEZ There are 5 sub-districts in 5 districts of Narathiwat comprising of Mueang Narathiwat District, Tak Bai District, Yi-Ngo District, Waeng District and Su-Ngai Kolok District Narathiwat 2018.0 Investors will receive soft loans and will be allowed to extend the period for the registration of migrant workers, as well. Phase 2 Special Economic Development Zone Policy Committee Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand n/a Border commerce; Food industry; Transportation; Rubber industry; Wood industry n/a Purchased land 23517 n/a n/a SEZ 101.8231E 6.3464N https://data.opendevelopmentmekong.net/dataset/industrial-estate-to-be-established-in-the-narathiwat-special-economic-zone https://data.opendevelopmentmekong.net/library_record/a-guide-to-investment-in-the-special-economic-zones 24 Thilawa SEZ The Thilawa SEZ is located at about 20 kilometers from Yangon, which is the biggest commercial city of Myanmar. It is also easily accessible by public transportations such as buses and trains. The road to Thilawa SEZ is connected to the major road transport network across the whole country. Outskirts of Yagon 2015.0 As laid out in the 2014 Myanmar Special Economic Zone Law, business in both Free Zone and Promotion Zone receive income tax (corporate tax) exemptions for the first 7 or 5 years respectively. After these periods, the exemption remains at 50 percent for another 5 years. Following this, it is still possible for an extension of the 50 percent tax exemptions. In addition, investors in the Thilawa SEZ are exempted from customs duties and other taxes for the capital goods they import. Active SEZ Management Committe Myanmar Japan Thilawa Development, Ltd. (MJTD); Myanmar Thilawa SEZ Holdings Public Limited (MTSH); Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Koyorad Myanmar Corporation CO.LTD; Lu Thai Myanmar Co.; Thilawa Building and cement materials CO.; Ball Asia Pacific Container Limited; Foster Electric CO.LTD; Indorama Ventures Packaging Limited; Golden system ecosystem Myanmar CO; Showa Glove Myanmar CO.LTD.....etc. Manufacturing; Service; Trade; Textiles Singapore; Japan; China; Myanmar; France; USA; Thailand; Hong Kong; Taiwan; Australia; Brunei; Vietnam; Korea; India; Dubai; Germany Land lease 400 800.0 2200.0 SEZ 96.2545E 16.6568N https://data.opendevelopmentmekong.net/dataset/myanmar-s-economic-zones-can-be-special https://data.opendevelopmentmekong.net/library_record/thilawa-special-economic-zone 25 Dawei SEZ The Dawei Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and deep-sea port, if realized, would be one of the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia. Tanintharyi 2008.0 Myanmar enjoys 0-5% import tariff for almost all products exported to ASEAN countries. Imports from Myanmar into the EU are exempted from all duties and quotas. In initial phase Myanmar government committee Dawei SEZ Development Company Ltd; Italian-Thai Development PLC (ITD); Rojana Industrial Park PLC; LNG Plus International Company Limited; EGCO "Max Myanmar Holding Co., Ltd. ;Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) company; Myandawei Industrial Estate Company Ltd. ; Environmental Resource Management " Seaport; Industrial estate; Trading; Myanmar; Thailand; Japan; China Land concession 20451 0.05 n/a SEZ 98.1942E 14.0737N https://data.opendevelopmentmekong.net/library_record/dawei-special-economic-zone ; https://data.opendevelopmentmekong.net/dataset/dawei-special-economic-zone-sez-and-deep-sea-port-tanintharyi-myanmar 26 Kyaukphyu SEZ The Kyauk Phyu Special Economic Zone (KP SEZ) will see the development of a deep sea port that will unlock the potential of the hinterland and fulfil Myanmar’s potential as a trade corridor for Africa/Middle East and China. Kyauk Phyu 2013.0 n/a In initial phase Kyaukphyu Special Economic Zone Management Committee "" " China Harbour Engineering Co Ltd; China Merchants Port Holdings Company Limited (CMHI); TEDA Investment Holding Co., Ltd. (TEDA); Yunnan Construction Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (Yunnan Jiangong); Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group (CP)" Industrial services; manufacturing; Fishery China; Myanmar; Thailand n/a 1708 0.0023 n/a SEZ 93.3236 E 19.2528 N https://data.opendevelopmentmekong.net/dataset/dawei-special-economic-zone-sez-and-deep-sea-port-tanintharyi-myanmar ; https://data.opendevelopmentmekong.net/library_record/kyauk-phyu-special-economic-zone 27 Phnom Penh SEZ Located centrally in the heart of the region's east-west corridor, Phnom Penh SEZ provides easy sea access to Japan (via Ho Chi Minh City) and Singapore (via the Sihanoukville's deep-sea port). Phnom Penh 2006.0 -The Zone Investor entitled to the incentive1 on Value Added Tax (VAT) at the rate of 0% shall record the amount of tax Phase 3 Cambodian Special Economic Zone Board (CSEZB) Economic Zone Board (CSEZB); SAHAS PPSEZ Co., Ltd.; Poi Pet PPPSEZ; PPSEZ II; Colben PPSEZ; Bok Seng PPSEZ; Sahas Advisory and Consulting; Gomi Recycle; B.Grimm Power Poipet; Angkor Data CommunicaBranch of NTT Communications;.(Thailand) Co. Ltd.tion Group Co. Ltd.; etc. Consulting; Waste managment; Electrical transmission and distribution; Logistics; Telecommunication and internet; Cambodia; Thailand; China Land rental 357.30000000000001136868377216160297393798828125 10.0 17000.0 SEZ 104.8885E 11.5621N https://data.opendevelopmentmekong.net/dataset/phnom-penh-sez-gets-10m-in-investment; https://data.opendevelopmentmekong.net/dataset/phnom-penh-special-economic-zone; https://data.opendevelopmentmekong.net/library_record/cambodia-s-special-economic-zones 28 Sihanoukville SEZ "it is constructed by Chinese and Cambodian enterprises, which is a landmark project on ""Belt and Road"" Initiative" Preah Sihanouk province 2005.0 No export tax; No import tax for quipments, construction materials, components, raw materials used for production. Investing company can enjoy at most 6-9 years’ free income taxation. No VAT tax for equipment and construction materials. Initial phase developed Cambodian Special Economic Zone Board (CSEZB) Jiangsu Taihu Cambodia International Economic Cooperation Investment Co Ltd; Cambodia International Investment Development Group Co Ltd (CIIDG) Cambodia International Investment Development Group Co Ltd (CIIDG); The Baoli textile Co. Ltd/; Oufeiya Leather; The Rebecca; Canada Bank PLC. Deepsea port; Textiles; Leather products; Machinery;Wooden products China; Cambodia Land rental 1113 372.0 80000-100000 SEZ 103.5221E 10.6275N https://data.opendevelopmentmekong.net/dataset/sihanoukville-special-economic-zone-ssez; https://data.opendevelopmentmekong.net/dataset/interview-chinese-invested-sihanoukville-sez-is-model-for-sez-development-in-cambodia-cambodian-dep 29 Poipet O'neang SEZ The POSEZ Industrial Zone is situated in northwestern Cambodia adjacent to the border with Thailand. Poipet city in Banteay Meanchey province 2006.0 "Duty Exemption for import of production equipment, construction and raw materials… • 0 % on Value-Added-Tax ( VAT ) for export and transaction within SEZ . • 100 % exemption of import / export tax • Up to 9 years tax holiday • Permanent visa for families of investors " Active Cambodian Special Economic Zone Board (CSEZB) Chay Chay Investment; Shanghai Guozhi Group Co Sumitomo Corporation; Toyota Tsusho Manufacturing; Logisticis; Trade; Agriculture Cambodia; China; Thailand; Japan n/a 720000 200.0 830.0 SEZ 102.33599 13.3859 https://data.opendevelopmentmekong.net/dataset/cambodian-commercial-zones; https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50562544/joint-venture-to-build-200-million-project-in-sez/; https://www.khmertimeskh.com/532891/poipet-sez-signs-partnership-agreement-with-techno-park/ https://data.opendevelopmentmekong.net/library_record/cambodia-s-special-economic-zones 30 Koh Kong SEZ "Koh Kong SEZ industrial park is located on the western seaboard of Cambodia. The industrial estate is 330 kilometers from Laem Chabang port of Thailand, 285 kilometers from the port of Ha Tien in Vietnam, and 233 kilometers from Cambodia’s main seaport Sihanoukville port. The industrial park provides ease-of-access to seaside trading to Thailand and Vietnam. " Koh Kong province 2006.0 "Up to 9 years tax holiday; 0% VAT for export and transaction within SEZ o 100% Tax exemption of import and export o Unrestricted repatriation of profit o Tax exemption on import of raw material, equipment, construction. o Permanent Visa for investors and family" Active Cambodian Special Economic Zone Board (CSEZB) L.Y.P Group Co.,LTD Hyundai; Mikasa; Hana; Nike; Yazaki; Manufacturing; Automobile Korea; Japan; n/a 336 59.9 7500.0 SEZ 102.9838 11.61531 https://data.opendevelopmentmekong.net/dataset/koh-kong-sez; https://data.opendevelopmentmekong.net/dataset/investment-environment-and-opportunities-in-cambodia 31 Van Don SEZ "" Quang Ninh 2015.0 n/a n/a Vietnamese government n/a n/a Hi-tech; Support industry; tourism; Airports; Seaports n/a n/a 55133 0.023 n/a SEZ 107.424316 21.0664 https://data.opendevelopmentmekong.net/dataset/vi-t-nam-bets-on-success-of-sezs 32 Bac Van Phong SEZ "" Khanh Hoa 2015.0 n/a n/a Vietnamese government n/a n/a IT; Electronics; Seaports; Tourism; Shopping centers; Finance n/a n/a 19000 0.017 n/a SEZ 109.33774 12.804101 https://data.opendevelopmentmekong.net/dataset/vi-t-nam-bets-on-success-of-sezs 33 Phu Quoc SEZ "" Kien Giang 2015.0 n/a n/a Vietnamese government n/a n/a Tourism; Hospitality; Shopping centers; Asset management; Healthcare; Education; R&D n/a n/a 58927 0.0385 n/a SEZ 103.991111 10.171667 https://data.opendevelopmentmekong.net/dataset/vi-t-nam-bets-on-success-of-sezs