The Bank of the Lao PDR’s Board of Directors reviewed the central bank’s performance in the first half of 2026 and approved its work plan for the second half. The plan focuses on meeting monetary targets approved by the National Assembly, maintaining monetary stability, strengthening the financial system and developing a secure, modern payment system. The board also approved the final assessment of the 2025 budget, reviewed budget implementation during the first half of 2026 and considered the budget plan for the remainder of the year. It endorsed reports from the Monetary Policy Committee and Payment Systems Committee to guide related work in line with applicable laws and regulations.