Laos targets economic growth of 4.5% for 2024


VIENTIANE: At the sixth ordinary session of the National Assembly's ninth legislature, lawmakers approved the macro targets presented by the Lao government, aiming for economic growth of 4.5 per cent in 2024, up from the 4.2 per cent forecast in 2023.

Delivering the closing remarks on Tuesday (Nov 21), Lao National Assembly President Xaysomphone Phomvihane (pic) said the parliamentary sitting had been successful, Lao national TV reported on Wednesday.

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