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SOK Corporation Ltd.

SOK Corporation Ltd.


P.O. Box 5537
Unit 6 Samsenthai Road, Ban Haisok,
Muang Chanthabuly , Vientiane Lao PDR

Tel. No. + 856 21 243 551 to 3


Fax No. + 856 21 243 533

www.sokcorporation.com
Contents
CURRENT

* Agriculture
Jatropha Plantation & Production of Bio Diesel

Tea Plantation Management & Manufacturing

* Consultancy Services ( Management & JV’s, Legal , Finance )

* Trading (Import & Exports)

* Health Care & Medical Services

Hospital & Medical Equipments

* Hospitality, Tourism & Entertainment Management

Hotels

Casino & Resort

Golf Course & Country Club

* Insurance
Assurance Generales du Laos ( AGL ) Agency

* MEDIA & ADVERTISING

Magazine Lifestyle
Agriculture
Jatropha Plantation & Production of Bio Diesel
Xaysomboun Agriculture Development Co. Ltd. (XADC), currently manages the Jatropha
Nursery & Plantations and other prospective agricultural activities at the Provinces of

 
Sun Energy
Vientiane, Lao P.D.R.

XADC mainly focuses on development of agricultural activities in the Lao P.D.R.


Such as plantations, fisheries and livestocks, and other prospective agricultural activities. It is derived from 100%
renewable resources.
Due to topics of the world crisis on environmental impacts, food shortages, ever increasing fuel Grown domestically from
farms & plantations, is
consumption and depleting natural fossil fuel reserves. Sustainable development has become an therefore powered by the
important factor which might contribute to this regions economic stability. sun and it provides regional
farmers with an added revenue
stream while decreasing a
Renewable Resource
The aim is to reduce the country's imports of fuel and food for domestic consumption, and nation’s dependence on
(Jatropha)
Imports of foreign oil.
strengthening the economic stability and reliance on imported products. XADC envisions to be
the fore principal players in the agricultural industry of the Lao P.D.R.

The Company is on a mission to be the leading Jatropha Plantation, and Producer of Jatropha Oil By using biodiesel, you’ll not only

& its downstream products in this country. We have now developed about three thousand hectares
decrease your contribution to
greenhouse gas emissions by nearly CO2

and hopes to achieve an estimated area of up to 100,000 hectares within a period of five years (2011). 80 percent, you’ll reduce particulate
emissions and PAH air toxins that
are hazardous to health.
What is Jatropha ?
The residues from processing the oil seed
crop’s can also be processed into biomass It is a small tree or shrub with smooth gray bark, watery latex when cut.
to power electricity plants to generate a
source of sustainable energy. In normal conditions, it grows between three to five meters in height,
but in favourable conditions can attain a height of up to eight or ten meters.
Bio
Bio Fertilizer
Fertilizer

 Jatropha Curcas grows almost anywhere, it is a highly adaptable species,


but its strength comes from its ability to grow on very poor and dry sites,
even on gravelly, sandy and saline soils. It can thrive even in the crevices of


Crop
Crop Refinery
Refinery
rocks or grow in the poorest stony soil.

Bio
Bio Diesel
Diesel Production
Production Generate
Generate Electricity
Electricity
In regards to climate conditions, Jatropha Curcas is found in the tropics and
subtropics, and favors heat. Though it does well in lower temperatures and its

 
water requirement is extremely low and it can withstand long periods of drought.
Jatropha is also suitable for preventing soil erosion.

Biodiesel is a clean-burning, It may produce several crops during the year if soil moisture is good and
domestically-produced fuel, temperatures are sufficiently high. Each blooming yields a bunch of approximately
that can be used in any diesel
engine with no conversions
10 or more fruits.
Glycerin
Glycerin Products
Products
whatsoever.
Renewable
Renewable Fuel
Fuel The seeds are crushed to extract raw oil, a process that also provides organic
fertilizer from the husks. Jatropha seeds contain about 35% - 60% of non-edible oil,

  Biodiesel is only one of the products of the oil seed


crop’s output. These plantation-grown oil seed crops
provide many other products to global consumers
including glycerin for cosmetics, soap, cosmetics,
depending on the method and specie of the plant. Two by two metre spacing can
accommodate 2500 plants per hectare.

Existing
Existing Technology
Technology toothpaste, high quality paper & others. Jatropha oil is an environmentally safe, cost-effective, and renewable source of
non-conventional energy.
Agriculture

Jatropha Plantation & Production of Bio Diesel

Laos provides a suitable environment for jatropha plants Advisory


growth in terms of :
Prof. Dr. Hermann Alfred Jurgen POHLAN
* Climate Associated Professor (C3) at the Rheinishen
* Suitability of soil
* Availability of land that provides a high crop yield Friedrich Wilhelms Universitat Bonn ,
* Plenty of river and water rich for agriculture
Fachgebiet Tropischer Pflanzenbau
* Reasonable labor overheads

Methods of Investment: Dr.Andreas Bandi


(a) Direct investment into owner’s Land
(b) Direct investment into concession areas PHD Chemist Consultant
(c) Cooperation 2+3 contract farming
Seedling Preparation

Fruit from
Initial works
Seeds natural growth plants

Muang Fang Plantation & Nursery, Kasi Plantation & Nursery, Pak Ngum Plantation & Nursery,
Vientiane Province. Vientiane Province. Vientiane Province.

Currently : Currently : Currently :

Total Area Developed : Total Area Developed : Total Area Developed :

1700 Hectares 1000 Hectares 100 Hectares

Estimated Area to be Estimated Area to be Estimated Area to be


developed: developed: developed:

10,000 Ha 5,000 Ha 5,000 Ha


Agriculture
Tea Plantation Management & Manufacturing
We support the Poverty Reduction programme by the local Government to promote the plantation of tea in the northern regions of the Lao P.D.R.
Current projects are located in the Phongsaly, Oudomxay and Sayaboury Provinces.

There are about 40 villages in total, with a population estimate of 16,000 villagers under the programme. The average income per capita in these
rural regions are an estimate of USD 1.50 - 2.50 per villager daily. We provide local jobs in the processing, manufacturing, nursery & plantation
operations.

Support of technical skills and knowledge related to the plantation of tea & donation of seedlings to the villagers where necessary.
Our objectives are to develop a thriving and sustainable, chain of supply and demand for trade at domestic level, and further development of
products for foreign exports.

‘ Ancient Wild Organic Tea ’ is the unique highlight of our tea. Why ? This is because part of our tea is harvested from ancient tea trees, wildly grown
on the steps of these mountainous ecosystem, the villages are located within these wild tea trees which are rumored to be at least 400 years of age.
Consultancy Services

( Management & JV’s, Legal , Finance )

SOK Corporation Ltd. offers consultancy services to


corporate businesses or individuals interested in foreign or
domestic investments.

We bridge the gap between public and private enterprises


and individuals to achieve successful results for our clients
needs.

Legal expertise and public-sectors relations is a vital


component for a succesful Joint-venture, partnership or a
business venture. In brief, we provide Management, Legal
& Financial consultancy to our client's needs.

Trading

Import & Exports

KV Import & Export Co. Ltd. was first initiated to support our
affiliate's business needs for export & import of products, since
then has now branched to cater to all our consultancy services
client's business needs for trading (Imports & Exports).

Our experience since, has ranged from newly or recon imported


automotive vehicles, timber products, agricultural products,
healthcare & medical equipments, fire safety equipments,
construction machineries & other industrial machinery &
equipments.
Health Care & Medical Services

Hospital & Medical Equipments

Lao Medical Services Co. Ltd. (LMS) supplies medical equipments to medical clinics, hospitals and other medical facilities within the Lao P.D.R.

Due to the shortage of standard medical services in the country, the company has undertaken to provide better healthcare services to the local
community by offering the “Lao Medical Hospital” (LMH), located in the capital city of Vientiane and is now under construction, due to be
completed on year 2009.

The Hospital is designed as a modern medical facility, geared with a panel of foreign and local professional doctors, we hope this would be a step
towards greater healthcare promotion in the Lao P.D.R.
Hospitality, Tourism & Entertainment Management

Hotels
Dansavanh Hotel of Oudomxay

Present hospitality establishments, Dansavanh Hotel of Oudomxay & Phou Fa Hotel of Phongsaly. A new addition to the chain of hotels initiated by the
Dansavanh Casino & Resort affiliate, this hotel is located in the northern region of the Lao P.D.R., Oudomxay Province. Currently, this region boasts of lush
mountainous landscapes & natural springs & waterfalls well suited for eco-adventures or experience the rich cultural diversities of the local ethnic minorities.
We venture with our affiliate in this hotel to bring slots gaming entertainment to this beautiful town of Oudomxay.

"Phou Fa" Hotel is also in the northern region of Laos, of the Phongsaly Province. The term "Phou Fa" meaning "Sky Mountain" in the Lao language,
well describes the beautiful landscapes and scenery of this mysterious place. Often misty in the mornings with looms of mist shrouding the entire valley,
painting a masterpiece of the natural environment of this town. Visit the local tea plantations and nurseries, or trek with local guides within the tropic
eco-system. The establishment is located well above town yet only walking distance, therefore has a most beautiful scenery.

Phou Fa Hotel of Phongsaly


Casino & Resort (Affiliate)

Dansavanh Casino & Resort extends a warm welcome to all. The establishment is located beside the largest "Nam Ngum"
Lake of this country, boasting an estimate area of about fifty thousand hectares.

It is within the Vientiane capital city of the Lao P.D.R., and just an hour's journey from the International airport of
Vientiane, and you will be at our affiliate's doorsteps, and ready to enter heaven on earth.

For the comfort and ease of our international guests, we offer the little heaven, "Dansavanh Vientiane Hotel" which is
located within 5 minutes from the International airport of Vientiane.

The term Dansavanh well expresses our theme, it means "Heaven on earth" in the Lao Language.
We work closely with our affiliate to cater entertainment to this region of the southeast Asia.
Hospitality, Tourism & Entertainment Management

Golf Course & Country Club

Our Golf Course & Country Club has been established for 3 years, and is honored to be the first & also to consecutively hold a number of
international championships on our fairways and greens. Regarded by players to be one of the most challenging and interesting golf course
in the Lao P.D.R.

Our 18-hole course boast of natural landscapes & the rugged terrains of the As breathtaking as the Lake Nam Ngum scenery, our Golf &

surrounding Mountains "Phou Khao Khwai", a term in local tongue meaning Country Club is a welcome retreat into colonial luxury,
"Buffalo Mountains". nestled against the backdrop of the Buffalo Mountains,
we provide all the comforts to business & leisure travellers.

A haven to our weary travellers seeking a weekend of


leisurely comfort & relaxation.

Our clubhouse - A relaxed ambience setting & theme, a bliss


with a panoramic view of the Golf Course !
CLUB 19 - Coming Soon on 2009 !

Our clubhouse has a number of facilities catered to our guest's needs. There are Food &
Beverage Outlets, the Pro-shop of the essentials and gears for Golfers and a Convention or
Banquet Hall to host events or functions. We have plans to offer Chalets and Accomodation
to our guests in the near future.

For Relaxation & Entertainment we provide Bars & Karaoke Rooms, Massage & Spa centre,
designated Gaming Entertainment & Slots areas, and other facilities in our future plans.

Brief Layout view of the course:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

*Summary : Par five = Four (4), Par four = Ten (10), Par three = Four (4)
Insurance

Assurance Generales du Laos ( AGL ) Agency

We are proud to be an agency for Assurances Generales du Laos (AGL) of Allianz In 1998 Allianz Group, the world leading insurance and
Bank. In recent years this country has seen major developments in many areas. financial services provider, took the majority holding in
In light of this, AGL has identified the needs of this developing nation, and AGF. Since then AGL enjoys logistic and technical
introduced the necessary insurance mechanisms. support from Allianz especially from its regional Asia
Pacific Headquarters in Singapore.
AGL provides a comprehensive range of insurance products for individuals as well as
for corporate clients. AGL has developed insurance products along an individual line Allianz AG Group is one of the largest financial
including Motor, Home, and Health insurance as a means to secure risks for local services providers in the world, with specialists in
people and contribute to social development. The business line provides risk-cover, the fields of property and casualty insurance, life
from small to large or for all risks, for local and foreign investors, infrastructure and health insurance, asset management and banking.
development projects and all kinds of organizations in the country.
Allianz AG is currently working with international
Assurances Générales du Laos (AGL) was established in 1990 as a Joint Venture help organizations to explore how insurance companies
between the Ministry of Finance of Lao PDR (MoF) and Assurances Générales de can contribute to reducing poverty by offering low
France International (AGF). premium protection in Asia.

* Chattel Insurance

* AGL Small Comercial Business Insurance

* Home Insurance

* Life Insurance

* Health Insurance

* Travel Insurance
MEDIA & ADVERTISING

Magazine Lifestyle

Ariya Media Co. Ltd. maintains a team of


professionals who specializes in Media
marketing, catering to the country's growth
in demand for marketing solutions.

The company currently focuses on printed


media, therefore the birth of "SAYO Laos",
a Business , Travel and Lifestyle Magazine
as an initiated means to capture the curves
of this fresh industry.

SAYO Laos is currently in its 31st issue,


and is on a forthnightly print.

The company has plans in future, to move


into production for televised advertisements,
when the broadcasting industry of Laos starts
to pick up a wider audience.

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