Laos launches online foreign exchange market system


- Illustrative image.

VIENTIANE: The Lao central bank, the Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL), and commercial banks have jointly launched a trial run of an online foreign exchange market system through the Lao Forex Exchange (LFX) platform to integrate and centralize foreign currency exchange system.

The new platform aims to reduce the imbalance between the demand and supply of foreign currency, especially the use of foreign currency to pay for imported goods and services and to pay debts, according to a report issued by the BOL on Tuesday (Aug 27).

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Aseanplus News

Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Wednesday (Jan 21, 2026)
Workers' Party’s swift refusal of Opposition Leader role signals unity behind Pritam Singh, say analysts
Endangered Sunda slow loris rescued from Singapore's HDB block near Sin Ming
Sultan of Brunei leaves hospital following successful knee surgery
MIC hasn't left BN, says Zambry
Singapore proposes Asean-first mechanism to trace scam calls across borders
Ex-TVB star Fiona Leung, 60, says she doesn't mind having wrinkles, grey hair
Thai Constitutional Court clears Phumtham, Tawee in Senate probe
Fahmi: Malaysia's economy remains strong, continues to be the focus of foreign investors
Kerala High Court denies bail to former TDB president Padmakumar, two others in Sabarimala gold loot case

Others Also Read