The Bank of the Lao held the first annual 2025 meeting of its Management Council, reviewing the central bank’s work in 2024 and setting the direction for the 2025 work plan, including priority tasks, budget execution and the conduct of monetary policy. Chaired by Deputy Governor and Council Vice Chair Khan Keo Lamany Ngou, the meeting gathered council vice chairs, members, deputy governors and relevant stakeholders. Discussions produced conclusions on achievements and outstanding issues across workstreams to align 2025 planning more closely with current conditions, and units were urged to intensify implementation to meet monetary targets endorsed by the National Assembly and deliver measures under the national agenda to address economic and financial difficulties and the resolution on building a more self-reliant economy.

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