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Laos Seeks Debt Deferrals as External Payments Nearly Double to USD 950 Million
Laos is seeking more time to pay off its debts, as its external debt payments nearly doubled to USD 950 million last year, from USD 507 million in 2022, according to a government report. To manage this, Laos deferred USD 670 million in payments in 2023, …