Challenges for Laos in its Adoption of International Financial Regulatory and Accounting Standards
December 20, 2023
The Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL) has long set its sights on modernizing the Laos banking sector.
December 20, 2023
The Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL) has long set its sights on modernizing the Laos banking sector.
November 15, 2023
Allen Ng, Benyaporn Chantana, Justin Lim, Marthe M. Hinojales, Ravisara Hataiseree, Thanh Thuy Giang Dao
Thailand’s economy is expected to grow by 3.5 percent in 2023 and 3.9 percent in 2024, driven by the continued recovery in tourist arrivals and resilient domestic demand, and supported by improvement in exports.
November 9, 2023
Benyaporn Chantana, Chanthevivanh Keobounphanh, Naoaki Inayoshi, Nguyen Thi Kim Cuc, Phiengphathai Maniphone, Ravisara Hataiseree, Somphone Changdabout, Sota Nejime, Sumio Ishikawa, Yoki Okawa
Lao PDR’s economic growth is projected to accelerate to 4.8 percent in 2023 from 4.4 percent in 2022, bolstered by the service sector.
March 17, 2023
Benyaporn Chantana, Kimi Xu Jiang, Prashant Pande
The recent banking stresses have clearly triggered a sharp increase in risk aversion. While the initial reaction of ASEAN+3 markets has been more muted compared with those in US and European markets, volatilities in the markets remain high.