Signal Lao PDR's FDI share rose as its absolute value slipped and bank flows went negative for three years
Summary
In Lao PDR foreign direct investment gained share across the decade despite a slight fall in its absolute value, while bank-related and other inflows led in 2019 and 2020 before declining and turning negative from 2021 through 2023, with portfolio investment minimal throughout.
Classification
Main topicMacroeconomy & Finance
Secondary topicsTrade & Economic Security
Region menusOther Regions
Occurrencescope:country · geo_region:southeast_asia · country:LA
Impactscope:country · geo_region:southeast_asia · country:LA
Time horizon0-3 years (2026-07-26)
Last updated2026-07-29 04:49:53
Evidence 1
- Global Opportunity Index 2026: Growth Markets in Southeast Asia Milken Institute page=27;section=Magnitude and Composition of Capital Inflows / Box 4. Capital Inflows to Growth Markets in Southeast Asia in the Past Decade 2026-04 accessed 2026-07-26
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Relation types: supports
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