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Brunei Confronts the Limits of Its Growth Model

February 13, 2026

In the years ahead, Brunei’s economic prospects will hinge on the pace and effectiveness of reforms to address structural vulnerabilities and build a more diversified, dynamic and resilient economy.

Annual Consultation Reports

AMRO’s 2025 Annual Consultation Report on Lao PDR

November 6, 2025

Akifumi Fujii, Kittiya Manivong, Naoaki Inayoshi, Nguyen Thi Kim Cuc, Poh Lynn Ng, Ravisara Hataiseree, Thai Yangsingkham, Trung Thanh Vu

Lao PDR’s economy is expected to support continued moderate growth of 4.4 percent in 2025 and 4.2 percent in 2026.

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Making Lao Bonds More Attractive

August 12, 2025

Kittiya Manivong, Poh Lynn Ng, Ravisara Hataiseree

Strengthening market infrastructure, improving transparency, and fostering investor trust will be key to transforming Lao PDR’s bond market.

ASEAN+3 Regional Economic Outlook

ASEAN+3 Regional Economic Outlook 2025

April 15, 2025

Allen Ng, Andrew Tsang, Anthony Tan, Byunghoon Nam, Catharine Kho, Chunyu Yang, Fan Zhai, Haobin Wang, Jade Vichyanond, Jinho Choi, Jungsung Kim, Lay Lay Aung, Megan Chong, Naoaki Inayoshi, Nguyen Thi Kim Cuc, Pim-orn Wacharaprapapong, Poh Lynn Ng, Seung Hyun (Luke) Hong, Tanyasorn Ekapirak, Vanne Khut, Wanwisa May Vorranikulkij, Wee Chian Koh, Xianguo (Jerry) Huang, Yuhong Wu

The ASEAN+3 region maintained stable growth of 4.3 percent in 2024 despite various uncertainties and is positioned to remain resilient.

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Lao PDR’s Bold Foreign Exchange Measures: A Step Toward Macroeconomic Stability

March 13, 2025

Poh Lynn Ng, Thai Yangsingkham

Lao PDR’s challenging macroeconomic environment demands bold and decisive policy actions.

Annual Consultation Reports

AMRO’s 2024 Annual Consultation Report on Lao PDR

December 10, 2024

Akifumi Fujii, Naoaki Inayoshi, Nguyen Thi Kim Cuc, Poh Lynn Ng, Ravisara Hataiseree, Somphone Changdabout, Sumio Ishikawa, Thai Yangsingkham

Lao PDR is projected to sustain moderate growth of 4.6 percent in 2025. However, significant challenges, including kip depreciation and persistent high inflation, are hampering its growth prospects.

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