January Trade Surplus Marks Sharp Rebound from Year-Earlier Deficit

2026-02-17 - 10:48

Laos began 2026 on stronger footing, with exports rising to USD 886.7 million in January, up 36 percent from the same month last year. The increase helped the country return to a trade surplus after opening 2025 in deficit. Gold remained the biggest export, while fuel continued to top the import list. The shift pushed