Lao PDR's Bank of the Lao published an update on its deputy governor-led delegation’s participation in the 31st ASEAN Senior Level Committee meeting, where participants reviewed the 2026 ASEAN Chair’s finance and banking priorities and endorsed ongoing initiatives to deepen regional financial integration. Held in Boracay, Philippines on 5–6 March 2026, the meeting was co-chaired by the State Bank of Vietnam and Bank Indonesia and brought together representatives from 11 ASEAN central banks, the ASEAN Secretariat and relevant international financial organisations. Discussions covered priorities including strengthening the sustainability and robustness of ASEAN capital markets, promoting broader regional payment system connectivity, and supporting inclusive economic development, alongside exchanges on macroeconomic conditions and financial sector developments. The meeting’s work programme is due to be reported and submitted for endorsement at the 13th ASEAN Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting scheduled for 7–10 April 2026 in Manila.
Bank of the Lao 2026-03-06
Lao PDR's Bank of the Lao reports on 31st ASEAN senior-level committee meeting on capital markets resilience and regional payments connectivity
The Bank of the Lao reported on its participation in the 31st ASEAN Senior Level Committee meeting, where finance and banking priorities for 2026 were reviewed. Key discussions included enhancing ASEAN capital markets, regional payment system connectivity, and inclusive economic development. The meeting's outcomes will be presented at the upcoming ASEAN Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting in April 2026.