Lao People's Democratic Republic
Market Watch
| Close of September 10, 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 | 22,382.000 | ▲ 0.1 | ▲ 0.2 | ▼ 3.5 |
| LAK per JPY | 144.942 | ▲ 0.6 | ▼ 0.7 | ▼ 5.1 |
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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 (20-Aug-2026) |
Previous Rate (24-Feb-2026) |
YTD Rate |
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| Less than 1 Week Short-term Lending Rate |
7.000 | ▼ 100.0 | ▼ 150.0 | |
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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
- Laos Inflation Reaches 7.7% in August, Remains Above Target
- Laos Cabinet Approves New Draft Laws Amid 7.6% Inflation, Reviews Economic Priorities
- Laos Economy Grows 5% in Year’s First Half, Government Holds to 6% Target
- Laos Cuts 7-Day Base Interest Rate to 7% as Economic Risks Persist
- Laos Attracts USD 8.5 Billion in Investment Projects in First Seven Months of 2026