Study highlights positive dimensions of Lao economy

Tourism is among the sectors hit the hardest by the coronavirus pandemic since no foreign visitors were reported in the second quarter of this year, resulting in the 60 per cent decline of foreign visitors in Laos in the first six months. - AFP

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN): Some positive features of the Lao economy have been reported in the first six months of this year, despite the global economic slump and worldwide uncertainty, according to a study.

Economic activities stalled when Laos went into full lockdown on March 30, prompting companies to lay off workers and shutdown their factories.