More than 255,000 people have been affected by natural disasters so far this year, in which 32 people were injured, 12 people killed and one person is still missing. This is according to Laos’ Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare. The tropical depression, Prapiroon storm, Typhoon Yagi and tropical storm Soulik have brought heavy rainfall…
The World Bank has approved a new project totaling 56 million dollars for upgrading roads in Laos, helping about 600,000 people access public services. It will also help markets more easily while making rural roads more resilient to climate change. The Laos Climate Resilient Road Connectivity Improvement Project will support the Lao government in improving…
The Lao Government has instructed businesses and service providers to pay a higher support allowance to low-wage workers so they can cope with the rising cost of living. Laos’ Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare issued a notice, effective on Oct. 1, urging employers in business and service units to pay a minimum monthly wage…
