Lao People's Democratic Republic
Market Watch
| Close of February 18, 2026 |
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| Govt. Bond Yields | Latest Yield | Previous Day | Previous Week | YTD |
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| Currencies | Latest Rate | Previous Day | Previous Week | YTD |
| LAK per USD | 21,424.500 | ▲ 0.0 | ▲ 0.2 | ▲ 0.9 |
| LAK per JPY | 138.392 | ▲ 1.0 | ▲ 1.2 | ▼ 0.3 |
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* Exchange rate changes are expressed as a percentage change. |
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| Interest Rates | Latest Rate | Previous Day | Previous Week | YTD |
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Policy Rates
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| Policy Rates | Latest Rate (24-Nov-2025) |
Previous Rate (18-Aug-2025) |
YTD Rate |
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| Less than 1 Week Short-term Lending Rate |
8.500 | ▼ 50.0 | ◆ 0.0 | |
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* Policy rate changes are expressed in basis point change. |
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Sovereign Ratings
| Agency | Rating | Outlook | Date | |
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| Regional Rating Institutions | ||||
| RAM | B2 | stable | 2017-06-13 | |
| Non-Regional Rating Institutions | ||||
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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
- January Trade Surplus Marks Sharp Rebound from Year-Earlier Deficit
- Laos’ Economic Recovery Gains Momentum, but Labor Shortages Persist
- Laos Records 4.8 Percent Growth in 2025, Sets Higher Economic Targets for 2026
- Laos Inflation Eases to 5.1 Percent in January 2026 as Utility Costs Drive Price Pressures
- Laos Targets 6 Percent Economic Growth in 2026 Amid Reforms, Election Preparations