Laos' GDP grows by 4.3 per cent in six months: minister

The Laos-China Railway has been playing a big part in Laos' economy. - Xinhua

VIENTIANE, June 14 (Xinhua) -- The gross domestic product (GDP) of Laos grew 4.3 per cent year on year in the first six months of this year, Lao News Agency on Tuesday quoted a government minister as saying.

Economic output in the first half of this year reached 95.2 trillion kip (about US$6 billion), equivalent to 49.6 of a pre-set annual target.