Vientiane:Green SM, an electric taxi operator backed by Vietnamese billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong, held a signing ceremony in Vientiane to commemorate the establishment of the Green Alliance Frontier in Laos. This event, which took place on the evening of November 9, also marked the third anniversary of Green SM's official launch in the Lao market.
According to Lao News Agency, the ceremony was attended by Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Minh Tam and representatives from various Lao government agencies, financial institutions, telecommunications groups, and strategic partners in the tourism and services sectors of Laos.
Le Thi Ngoc Linh, Deputy CEO of Operations at Green SM, highlighted the company's commitment to sharing its technological capabilities and management expertise with businesses in Laos. Green SM has completed approximately 850 million rides globally, covering nearly 6 billion kilometers, and has helped avert more than 800,000 metric tonnes of CO2 emissions.
A significant feature of the event was the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement for 2026-2027 between Green SM and Unitel, a joint venture between Viettel and Lao Asia Telecom, which holds a 57% share of Laos' mobile market. Chanthavisay Thamavong, Unitel's Deputy Director, emphasized the partnership's goal to merge Unitel's digital infrastructure with Green SM's electric mobility network.
Both companies agreed on four key initiatives offering preferential rates for roaming customers traveling from Vietnam to Laos, integrating ride-hailing services into the Lao Travel national tourism app, providing green-transition vouchers with Unitel tourist SIM cards, and using Green SM's corporate mobility solution within Unitel's operations.
Green SM also signed comprehensive cooperation agreements with major banks, Lao telecom operator ETL, e-wallet providers, and leading hotel and tourism groups. These agreements focus on integrating payment technology, launching joint promotional programs, and promoting eco-friendly mobility solutions to tourists and local residents.
At the event, Ambassador Tam praised Green SM Laos for its achievements and stated that the company's expansion reflected confidence in Laos' investment environment and the strong ties between Vietnam and Laos. A report presented at the ceremony noted that by November 2026, Green SM Laos had invested in over 1,000 electric taxis, supplied more than 300 electric vehicles to Lao consumers, and established a network of 32 charging stations in several provinces. The company aims to provide jobs and stable incomes for over 1,000 Lao workers by the end of 2026.