Opportunities, Challenges, and the Future Vision of Lao Gold

Lao Bullion Bank: Driving Innovation, ExpandingOpportunities, 

and Shaping a New Vision for the Gold Industry of the Lao PDR

Lao Gold Festival 2026

Preserving the Value of Gold, Continuing the Legacy of Laos

Lao Bullion Bank (LBB) cordially invites everyone to attend the Lao Gold Festival 2026, which will be held from 4–6 September 2026 at the National Convention Centre, Vientiane Capital.

As a major national event, the Lao Gold Festival is organized to elevate the gold industry, investment ecosystem, and cultural heritage of Laos, promoting greater recognition at both regional and international levels. 

The event will bring together gold trading, investment, craftsmanship, culture, innovation, and education on one platform, reflecting the unique identity of Laos while strengthening connections with the global gold market under the theme:

“Connect • Build Trust • Grow Together”

Building on the Success of the First Lao Gold Festival

The first Lao Gold Festival, held in 2025, received strong positive feedback from both local and international visitors. As the first large-scale gold event in the history of Laos’ gold industry, the festival attracted up to 30,000 visitors and featured more than 60 exhibitors, including gold shops, silk shops, and other businesses.

Following this success, Lao Bullion Bank is proud to present the 2nd Lao Gold Festival 2026, which will be larger, more comprehensive, and held to an even higher standard.

Cutting-Edge! Automated Gold Deposit Kiosk: A New Innovation in Lao PDR

Combining modern technology with convenience, Lao Bullion Bank is ready to introduce a new form of Automatic Gold Deposit Machine, offering customers an enhanced experience in gold deposit services. The machine will be officially launched at the 2nd Lao Gold Festival 2026.

“Elevating Gold Investment Experience into the Digital Era”

The Digital Gold Certificate is a digital certification of gold holdings that enables customers to verify and access their gold ownership status anytime, anywhere through a secure digital platform. It offers greater convenience, enhanced security, and a more advanced user experience than ever before.

Gold Paper Trade platform provides real-time gold trading directly linked to global gold prices. This allows investors to monitor market movements, analyze trends, and buy or sell gold quickly and efficiently.

Coming Soon: LBB VISA Credit Card

To further enhance convenience and enrich customers’ financial experience, Lao Bullion Bank will soon launch the LBB VISA Credit Card. The card will offer exclusive privileges, greater value, and seamless access to a wide range of financial services, providing customers with an even more rewarding banking experience.

Products of Lao Bullion Bank

Easy, Fast, and Secure Account Opening with E-KYC

Customers can conveniently, quickly, and securely open an account with Lao Bullion Bank through a digital registration process using E-KYC technology.

Gold Certificate

A Gold Certificate is a financial document issued based on deposited gold. It can be used as collateral when applying for loans with banks or financial institutions that are partners of Lao Bullion Bank.

‘ Customers may borrow up to 90% of the value of deposited gold, subject to the credit policy of each financial institution.

‘ Customers who deposit at least 15 grams of gold with Lao Bullion Bank are eligible to apply for the Gold Certificate.

Gold Metal Loan

The Gold Metal Loan is a credit service provided in the form of “gold” by Lao Bullion Bank. It is designed to support gold shops by improving liquidity, enabling them to use gold bars for resale, production of gold jewelry, and business expansion, with interest rates starting from only 7% per annum.

Gold Rental 

Gold Rental is a new service from Lao Bullion Bank for customers who deposit gold and obtain a Gold Certificate with the Bank. 

This service is offered in cooperation with Samlane Jewelry, allowing customers to rent gold jewelry for events and special occasions under the concept:

“Keep your gold deposit unchanged, continue receiving interest, and enjoy gold jewelry rental for every occasion.”

This allows customers to enjoy gold jewelry without the need to purchase additional gold.

Building Trust, Driving Growth

Lao Bullion Bank is committed to developing service standards, transparency, security, and operational systems in line with international standards in order to build trust among customers, business partners, and investors.

At the same time, the Bank places strong emphasis on building long-term relationships through knowledge exchange, business opportunity expansion, cooperation networks, and the joint development of financial products to support sustainable growth in the regional and international financial and gold markets.

Expansion of Two New Service Units in 2026

Launch of LBB PLUS Service Unit in Vientiane Capital

Lao Bullion Bank will soon launch the LBB PLUS Service Unit in Vientiane Capital. This service center will provide consultation on the use of the LBB PLUS application, gold- related services, and other related financial services, while enhancing convenience and delivering a new customer experience.

This initiative reflects Lao Bullion Bank’s vision to develop modern services that respond to changing customer behavior in the digital era and expand access to banking and gold-related services.

Opening of a Service Unit in Pakse, Champasak Province

Lao Bullion Bank will officially open a new service unit in Pakse City, Champasak Province, in 2026. This new service unit will expand the Bank’s service coverage and support customers in the southern region of Lao PDR.

The opening of this new service unit will increase convenience, expand opportunities,

and enable customers across the four southern provinces to access Lao Bullion Bank’s products and services more easily, conveniently, and efficiently.

Launch of Lao International Precious Metals Refinery (LIPMER)

On 28 March 2026, the Lao International Precious Metals Refinery (LIPMER), one of the major precious metals refineries in Lao PDR, officially commenced operations.

‘ Refining capacity of up to 150 tons of gold per year;

‘ Supports the development of Laos’ gold industry and the growth of the regional gold market;

‘ Developed with modern technology and production systems, supported by strict safety and quality control standards;

‘ Produces gold with 99.99% purity, in accordance with international gold refining standards.

For more information, 

visit laobullionbank.com