Laos' inflation falls for first time in 18 months


In March, the highest price rises were recorded in the food and non-alcoholic beverage category which surged by 51 per cent year-on-year. - VT

VIENTIANE (Xinhua): Laos recorded an inflation rate of 40.97 per cent in March, the first drop from the previous month since August 2021, according to the Lao Statistics Bureau.

Inflation in Laos fell slightly to 40.97 per cent in March, down from the 41.26 per cent recorded in February, but the cost of all goods and services remains high, according to a report issued by the Lao Statistics Bureau on Wednesday (April 5).

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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