The Lao kip has shown signs of stabilization in its exchange rate against the US dollar and Thai baht in recent months. These two foreign currencies remain the most widely used foreign currencies in the Lao PDR, playing a crucial role in trade and economic transactions. To strengthen the management and stability of foreign currency […]

The Monetary Policy Department of the Bank of the Lao PDR (“BOL”) issued Instruction No. 878/MPD on 2 August 2021 (“Instruction No. 878”) to implement its mandate requiring all currency exchange bureaus operating in the Lao PDR to become representatives of local commercial banks on or before 11 October 2021. Those that fail to do […]