In the afternoon of February 16, 2024, at the office of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Attaphu Province, there was an official opening ceremony of the 8th Service Center for Small and Medium Enterprises of Attaphu Province (SSC.AP) under the chairmanship of Mr. Bountheung Duangsavan, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade, Mr. Somchit Inthamit, Advisor to the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Governor of Attaphu Province, representing the public sector. and the business sector, including international organizations from the center, within the province and neighboring provinces to participate

The center was established with cooperation between the government and the business sector ready to provide services to entrepreneurs of micro enterprises, small and medium enterprises in upgrading the knowledge-skills in business administration to be strong, ready to compete and contribute to the creation of economic development according to the government’s policy. Under the support of GIZ and contributions from the business sector