JDB opens service units in Attapeu, Xekong

Jun 5th at 14:30
05-06-2015 14:30:04+07:00

JDB opens service units in Attapeu, Xekong

Joint Development Bank (JDB) is continuing to branch out, opening new service units in the two provinces of Attapeu and Xekong.

The new service units are part of JDB's strategy to expand its operations and extend fast, efficient and reliable financial services to customers in the southern provinces.

The two official opening ceremonies were attended by Attapeu provincial Governor Dr Nam Viyaket, Deputy Xekong provincial Governor Mr Phonephet Khiewlavong, Director of the Southern Branch of the Bank of the Lao PDR, Mr Nah Chantalivong and Director of Joint Development Bank Mr Sounthorn Chanthavong.

Both ceremonies were also attended by representatives of local businesspeople.

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Sounthorn said the bank had successfully grown with strong support from both the state and private sectors and with the trust of the public which holds the bank in high esteem.

He said the new service units were part of the bank's strategy to offer its clients better services and greater convenience.

The bank will continue to have experienced staff supply financial services for businesspeople both at home and overseas through reliable, convenient and trustworthy banking services.

During the official opening ceremony in Attapeu and Xekong, the bank presented 50 million kip to each province for school construction in the provinces' remote areas.

President of the JDB Management Board Mr Ekkaphan Phaphithak presented the assistance to Attapeu provincial Governor Dr Nam Viyaket and Deputy Xekong provincial Governor Mr Phonephet Khiewlavong.

The bank continues to expand its service units with its Head Office in Vientiane.

It also has service units in Luang Prabang, Vangvieng, Pakxe, Thakhaek, Savannakhet, Pakxan in Borikhamxay province, Tonpheung and Houyxay in Bokeo province, Luang Namtha, Lao Bao, Xeno, and booths at Savan Vegas in Savannakhet, Xayaboury, Oudomxay, Dongdok, Xangkhou, Nongniew in Vientiane, Huaphan province, Phonesavan district in Xieng Khuang province, along with the two latest units in Xekong and Attapeu.

The bank also plans to further expand its services for southern provinces in the near future at Songkhon district in Savannakhet province and in Saravan province.

vientiane times



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