Laos set September priorities focused on economic resilience, infrastructure, and stability following a two-day government meeting with provincial leaders. Inflation dropped to 5%, reserves covered nearly five months of imports, and revenues reached 47 trn kip, 69% of the 2025 target. Agriculture performed strongly, with rice planted on 97% of seasonal targets. Tourism surged, with 2.35 mln foreign arrivals in 8M25 (+12% YoY) and 2.46 mln domestic visitors (+46% YoY).