China-invested bromine production project in Laos put into operation

Guests cut the ribbon during a ceremony to celebrate the completion of a bromine production project test run in Laos, May 31, 2023. Asia-Potash International Investment (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd, held a ceremony in southern Laos' Khammuan province on Wednesday to celebrate its successful completion of the bromine production project test run, with an annual output of 10,000 tons of bromine. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

VIENTIANE, June 1 (Xinhua) -- Asia-Potash International Investment (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd, held a ceremony in southern Laos' Khammuan province on Wednesday to celebrate its successful completion of the bromine production project test run, with an annual output of 10,000 tons of bromine.

In his speech at the celebration, Lao Minister of Industry and Commerce Malaythong Kommasith expressed the hope that the launch of the bromine project will lead the construction of industrial clusters in the future and contribute to the promotion of Laos' industrialization, modernization, and urbanization.

Speaking at the event, Governor of Khammuan province Vanhxay Phongsavanh said that the project not only creates a large number of job opportunities, but also actively carries out social actions such as industrial poverty alleviation.

The bromine production project was launched in the Asia-Potash International Intelligent Circular Industrial Park, located in Khammuan province, some 250 km southeast of Lao capital Vientiane.

Bromine is used in a wide range of industries such as flame retardants, pharmaceuticals, pesticide intermediates, and is an indispensable resource.