Vientiane records over 6.9 trillion kip in public debt

Vientiane recorded public debt of more than 6.946 trillion kip, including 6.931 trillion kip of state investment debt remaining on contracts and 15 billion kip owed to utilities and other expenses.

The figure was revealed at Vientiane’s monthly meeting for January attended by Vientiane Mayor Dr Sinlavong Khoutphaythoune, vice mayors, directors of departments and equivalent organisations.

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