Feature: Optimism grows among citizens as Laos pursues steady economic growth
VIENTIANE, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- Laos is actively working to promote steady economic growth, with the economy showing signs of stabilization and inflation continuing to decline, bringing growing optimism among Lao families.
The Lao central bank has announced a reduction of its seven-day basic interest rate from 9.5 percent to 9 percent, aiming to ease financial pressure on businesses and households while supporti