- Proposed Social Welfare Law seeks to ease lives of disadvantaged citizens
The government is taking steps to formalise and improve welfare services for disadvantaged groups across Laos, with a draft law presented to the National Assembly on Monday. Deputy Minister of Labour and Social Welfare Ms Keo Chanthavixay presented the proposed law to the 9th Ordinary Session of the National Assembly’s 9th Legislature, chaired by the legislative body’s Vice President, Dr Chaleun Yiapaoher........More>>>

- Teacher shortage prompts stronger policy response from government
The government is continuing efforts to address the teacher shortage by introducing new policies and measures, including increasing the monthly allowance for students at teacher training colleges and opening up more civil servant positions for teachers. This was the statement made by Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone when addressing the 9th Ordinary Session of the National Assembly on Monday........More>>>

- ASEAN nations mull ways to safeguard migrant workers’ rights
The Lao government will continue to work with other ASEAN member countries to implement the ASEAN Consensus on the Protection and Promotion of the Rights of Migrant Workers.
Representatives from ASEAN Member States and Timor-Leste gathered in Vientiane this week for a two-day workshop to discuss the Post-2025 Action Plan on Migrant Workers’ Rights........More>>>

- S. Korea opens doors for more Lao nationals to work in fishing industry
The governments of Laos and the Republic of Korea have taken a significant step forward in labour cooperation, following a meeting in Vientiane to finalise the deployment of Lao workers to South Korea under the Employment Permit System, specifically for the fishing industry.
The meeting was chaired by the Head of the Overseas Employment Department under the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare, Mr Bounchuan Sayyasin.....More>>>

- Black rice eyed as driver of prosperity in rural areas
Laos is taking significant strides toward enhancing the production and market value of black rice, an initiative that promises to boost economic growth and alleviate poverty.
The country, known for its rich agricultural heritage, is leveraging scientific research and international collaboration to transform black rice into a high-value commodity both for domestic consumption and export....More>>>