Lao PDR: Strong Economic Performance, but Challenges Remain in Banking and Fiscal Sectors

Lao PDR’s economic growth remains solid with inflation dropping significantly in 2017, but efforts to diversify the economy should be enhanced , according to the preliminary assessment by the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) after its Annual Consultation Visit to the country from January 29 to February 6, 2018.

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Lao PDR: Diversifying The Economy and Safeguarding Macroeconomic Stability Continue to Be Crucial amid Increasing Risks

The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) conducted its Annual Consultation Visit to Lao PDR from February 13 to 17, 2017. Discussions centered on prospects for growth and safeguarding macroeconomic stability amid increasing risks.

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