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This report reviews Laos’s recent economic recovery, emerging risks, and reform priorities amid a major global oil shock. The report notes that growth strengthened in 2025, supported by tourism, exports, investment, lower inflation, fiscal surplus, and higher foreign exchange reserves. However, structural vulnerabilities, including high public debt, limited fiscal space, fuel import dependence, and weak social protection, leave the economy exposed to external shocks. Growth is projected to moderate in 2026 as higher fuel and input costs weigh on households, firms, exports, and fiscal balances. The report recommends phasing out broad fuel tax cuts, expanding targeted social assistance, strengthening revenue mobilization, advancing debt restructuring, improving financial-sector oversight, and enhancing energy security. Its thematic chapter emphasizes that stronger and more predictable health financing is essential for human capital, universal health coverage, and long-term inclusive growth in Laos.
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