AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoVietnam-Laos Investment: Prime Minister Le Minh Hung’s visit to Vientiane brought pledges to deepen investment and cooperation in trade, energy, logistics and infrastructure, with leaders aiming to turn closer ties into practical economic gains. Postal and E-commerce: Laos plans to become a regional postal hub by 2030, using railways and economic corridors to expand delivery and digital services. The sector had 65 operators and 3,449 service points in 2025, generating 316.44 billion kip in revenue. Electric Vehicles: Laos is targeting a 30% EV share by 2030 to curb fuel-import costs. Fully electric vehicles made up 22% of vehicle imports in the first eight months of 2026, while charging infrastructure is also expanding. Economic Conditions: The economy grew 4.8% in the first nine months of 2026, but inflation averaged 7.9%, keeping pressure on household and business costs. Gold Processing: Laos is looking to retain more value from gold production by developing domestic refining capacity. The country mined about 12 tonnes in 2025, and its Lao Bullion Bank is intended to support the sector.
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