Chinese investor supports USD 10,000 to 25th SEA Games
(KPL) Standing Deputy Premier Somsavat Lengsavad received at his office on 28 August a courtesy visit of Chairman of the Jaflong Industry and Mining Company Ltd of China Mr. Liu Xiaoming.
Mr. Liu who is also Chairman of the Jaflong Agriculture Development Company Ltd, gave USD10,000 to the Organising Committee for the 25th SEA Games through Mr Somsavat who is in charge of the Organising Committee for the 25th SEA Games, in the presence of both sides? officials.
The 25th SEA Games will be held in December this year.
The Jaflong Agriculture Development Company Ltd has invested in rubber tree plantation in the northern province of Bokeo, since 2007. The investment amounts to USD 4 million.
In 2008, the Jaflong Industry and Mining Company Ltd. invested USD 3 million in gold mining in this northern province.
The companies contributed to rural area development, particularly in the poorest district of Keo-oudom, Bokeo province.