The Bank of the Lao received an International Monetary Fund mission conducting Lao PDR’s annual macroeconomic assessment for 2026, continuing the authorities’ engagement with the IMF following the 2025 assessment cycle. Deputy Governor Soulisak Thamnouvong met the delegation led by SeokHyun Yoon, a senior economist in the IMF’s Asia and Pacific Department, to discuss the mission’s objectives and work plan. The mission will conduct technical discussions with the central bank, government ministries and other public and private sector participants from Sept. 23 to 30. It also plans to meet senior Lao PDR officials as part of the assessment.
2026-09-23Bank of the Lao
Bank of the Lao hosts IMF mission for 2026 macroeconomic assessment
The Bank of the Lao received an IMF mission conducting Lao PDR’s 2026 macroeconomic assessment. The mission will hold technical discussions with the central bank, government ministries and public and private sector participants from Sept. 23 to 30.