The Bank of the Lao’s senior leadership, led by Governor Bounkham Vorachit, hosted a courtesy visit from the International Monetary Fund’s Southeast Asia Voting Group (SEAVG) office, including Deputy Head Kaweevudh Sumawong and Senior Advisor Evelyn Chen, focused on the IMF’s 2025 Article IV economic assessment of the Lao PDR. The SEAVG delegation briefed the Governor on its consultations with the IMF mission team and shared an overview of the direction and emerging themes from the assessment, which began on 5 November 2025. The Governor expressed appreciation for SEAVG’s close follow-up and indicated an expectation of continued support, including on implementation of Lao PDR’s member-country commitments and on delivering IMF technical assistance work involving the Bank of the Lao and other relevant sectors.
Bank of the Lao 2025-11-17
Bank of the Lao receives IMF Southeast Asia Voting Group delegation to discuss the 2025 Article IV assessment
The Bank of the Lao, led by Governor Bounkham Vorachit, hosted a visit from the International Monetary Fund’s Southeast Asia Voting Group (SEAVG) to discuss the IMF’s 2025 Article IV economic assessment of Lao PDR. The SEAVG delegation briefed the Governor on consultations with the IMF mission team and emerging themes. Governor Vorachit appreciated SEAVG’s involvement and anticipated continued support for implementing Lao PDR’s commitments and IMF technical assistance.