Laos is a one-party state in which the ruling Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) dominates all aspects of politics and harshly restricts civil ...

As it seeks to control national development, the Lao government maintains a significant level of formal and informal influence over large and medium-sized ...

In 2024, this decree was reversed, and the 10 percent VAT rate was re-instituted to increase government revenues. The original decree also aimed to provide a ...

The 2024 triennial review by CDP found the Lao PDR eligible for LDC graduation for the third time, putting the country on-track for graduation by 2026.

25 сент. 2024 г. · The Asian Development Outlook (ADO) September 2024 forecast growth for the Lao PDR to be 4.0% in 2024 while the forecast for 2025 was revised down to 3.7%.

ASEAN LAO PDR 2024 Enhancing Connectivity and Resilience. The ASEAN region, like other regions around the world, continues to face myriad challenges...

25 сент. 2024 г. · The Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) is facing significant economic challenges in 2024 despite robust growth across developing Asia and the Pacific.

28 окт. 2024 г. · During its monthly meeting on 24 October, the Lao government announced 2025 plans to raise civil servant salaries, expand staffing quotas ...

8 нояб. 2024 г. · Labor and FX shortages are intensifying. Public debt is assessed to be unsustainable, despite a tight fiscal stance. FX reserves remain low.

26 апр. 2024 г. · In 2024, real GDP is projected to grow by 4%, constrained by structural challenges. Economic activity is expected to benefit from recovery in ...