Lao govt to take tougher actions to address urgent issues


The President of the National Assembly, Dr Xaysomphone Phomvihane, addressing the assembly on Dec 12. - VT

VIENTIANE: Laos' National Assembly (NA)'s ninth legislature has closed its eighth ordinary session, with the government instructed to take tougher action to address public debt, high inflation, spiralling costs, and fluctuating currency exchange rates.

The session passed resolutions aimed at bolstering political stability, maintaining social order, fostering economic growth, and promoting inclusive development across ethnic communities, Lao national TV reported on Friday (Dec 13).

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