VIENTIANE, Nov. 25 (Xinhua) -- The Lao central bank said that it will further cut its 7-day basic interest rate as part of monetary measures to maintain liquidity and support economic growth.

The Lao central bank will cut its 7-day base interest rate from 9 percent to 8.5 percent, according to a report from the Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL).

This marked the fourth reduction in 2025, following cuts from 10.5 percent to 10 percent in March, to 9.5 percent in June, and to 9 percent in August.

The BOL said it will maintain a mixed monetary policy approach in 2026, continuing to issue short-term bonds as needed and managing the exchange rate to stabilize the kip.