At a glance
- Company
- Amata Corporation Public Company Limited
- Announcement
- Expansion
- Location
- Northwestern Oudomxay Province, Lao PDR
Key figures
- Planned city area
- 31.5 sq. km (19,000 rai)
- Initial phase area
- 9.6 sq. km
- Long-term planned development in Laos
- 200 sq. km
- Initial investment
- USD 500 million
- Initial investment in baht
- over 17 billion baht
People
- Vikrom KromaditChairman
- Sonprasert DalavongDirector General of SEZ under the Ministry of Planning and Investment, Lao PDR
Products and programs
February 17, 2025 -- Amata Corporation Public Company Limited, led by Chairman Mr. Vikrom Kromadit, has officially commenced construction on Amata Smart & Eco City Namor in northwestern Oudomxay Province, Lao PDR. The project, developed through Amata City Lao Company Limited, follows a concession agreement signed with the Lao government in 2022.
Spanning 31.5 sq. km (19,000 rai), with an initial phase covering 9.6 sq. km, the city is designed as a high-tech industrial estate integrating smart and eco-friendly solutions to drive economic sustainability. Strongly backed by Thai and international partners, the development aims to serve as a model for sustainable, innovation-driven urban and industrial growth.
Strategically located, Amata Smart & Eco City Namor offers direct access to key transport networks. It sits next to Namor railway station on the China-Laos railway and is adjacent to planned expressways linking Laos with China, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Recognized as a Special Economic Zone (SEZ), the city provides unmatched investment incentives, making it one of the most attractive locations for industrial expansion in Laos and the region. Amata’s long-term vision includes developing 200 sq. km in Laos, with an initial investment of USD 500 million (over 17 billion baht).
During Amata’s 50th anniversary celebration, Mr. Sonprasert Dalavong, Director General of SEZ under the Ministry of Planning and Investment, Lao PDR, emphasized the project’s role in advancing economic development, innovation, and sustainable industry. He highlighted that the city would serve as both a high-tech industrial hub and a model for environmentally responsible urban development.
Mr. Vikrom Kromadit stated, “Amata Smart & Eco City marks the beginning of a transformative shift—not just for Laos, but for the entire region—by merging modern industrial development with advanced technology and environmental responsibility.”
With a commitment to fostering prosperity and sustainability, Amata Smart & Eco City Namor will feature high-tech industries, a dry port, ready-built factories, mixed-use zones, and an eco-friendly sector—all within a country ranked among the world's friendliest (Laos placed 3rd globally in 2021).
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In brief
Amata Corporation Public Company Limited says construction has begun on Amata Smart & Eco City Namor in Oudomxay Province, Lao PDR. Developed through Amata City Lao Company Limited, the project follows a concession agreement with the Lao government signed in 2022. The planned city covers 31.5 square kilometers, with an initial phase of 9.6 square kilometers, and is intended to combine industrial facilities with smart and environmental features. Its location is next to Namor railway station on the China-Laos railway and near planned expressways. The company says its longer-term vision includes developing 200 square kilometers in Laos, with an initial investment of USD 500 million. Planned facilities include a dry port, factories and mixed-use zones.
Key takeaways
- Amata says construction has started on its Smart & Eco City Namor project in Oudomxay Province, Lao PDR.
- The project covers 31.5 square kilometers, with an initial phase of 9.6 square kilometers.
- The planned development includes a dry port, ready-built factories, mixed-use zones and an eco-friendly sector.
- Amata describes a longer-term plan to develop 200 square kilometers in Laos, with an initial investment of USD 500 million.
