Lao Economic Monitor, December 2025: Consolidating Recent Reform Momentum for Stability and Growth: Key Findings
Macroeconomic conditions have improved in 2025, with a more stable exchange rate and easing inflation. Growth is projected at 4.2% over the year, driven by tourism, transport, and steady expansion in energy, mining, and manufacturing. Growing external demand has boosted exports, offsetting impacts from fiscal tightening. Headline consumer price inflation averaged 8.5% over the first…

