Our Chairwoman, Kristina Hagiwara, Held Meetings with the Ministry of Planning and Investment and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of the Lao People's Democratic Republic

Kristina Hagiwara, Chairwoman of NK HOLDINGS Co., Ltd., held meetings in Laos with the Ministry of Planning and Investment and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of the Lao People's Democratic Republic. The summary of the discussions is as follows:

Group Photo Taken in Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic
Our Chairwoman, Kristina Hagiwara, is the fifth person from the right.

Summary of Discussions
During recent meetings in Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic, NK HOLDINGS Co., Ltd., led by Chairwoman Kristina Hagiwara, presented an investment and development plan to establish high-quality agricultural production and processing zones in four southern provinces of Laos. The project aims to implement large-scale operations utilizing advanced Japanese technologies and techniques to create sustainable agricultural production areas with on-site processing facilities dedicated to export markets. The initiative includes the application of modern technologies to develop efficient organic farming models and effective production management systems.

NK HOLDINGS also expressed a commitment to supporting local farmers and enterprises by transferring knowledge on soil treatment techniques, cultivation methods, and providing assistance with processing and exporting.

The Lao government expressed a strong desire to collaborate actively in establishing cultivation techniques and commercialization expertise, confirming robust support for the project's implementation. The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry particularly appreciated NK HOLDINGS' willingness to partner with local businesses and farmers, transfer technology, build sustainable agricultural models, and commit to increasing sustainable income for the local workforce. Following these discussions, NK HOLDINGS will initiate the process of establishing a Lao entity in cooperation with the Ministry of Planning and Investment. The Lao government has also provided guidance on procedures for project development and investment, as well as introduced domestic enterprises to collaborate and support NK HOLDINGS.