Lao central bank calls for cooperation to stabilize currency

VIENTIANE, July 24 (Xinhua) -- The Lao central bank, the Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL), has sought cooperation and support from ministries overseeing sectors such as tourism, mining and agriculture to implement measures to boost revenues in foreign currencies.

The Lao central bank is also set to take action against all illegal money exchange outlets in an attempt to reduce pressure on the rapidly depreciating Lao cu