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Laos to raise minimum wage amid cost-of-living concerns, with new labor plan targeting workforce stability.
Laos is set to raise its minimum wage to help workers cope with rising living costs, following a March 19, 2026, meeting of the Lao National Labor Committee in Vientiane.
The government is developing a new formula to adjust wages in business, manufacturing, and service sectors based on current living expenses.
Officials also discussed labor shortages, proposed measures to attract domestic workers, and improved registration systems for local and foreign workers to ensure fair labor practices.
A new five-year national labor plan (2026–2030) aims to strengthen workforce development for sustainable economic growth.
Deputy Minister Phongsaysak Inthalath emphasized the need for collaboration across sectors to support workers’ livelihoods and stabilize the labor market.
Laos elevará el salario mínimo en medio de preocupaciones sobre el costo de la vida, con un nuevo plan laboral dirigido a la estabilidad de la fuerza laboral.