Government of Laos agrees to raise minimum wage


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VIENTIANE, May 1: The Government of Laos has agreed to a minimum wage increase amid a rising cost of living and rampant inflation, reports Laotian Times.

The decision was reached among other items during a cabinet meeting held in late April in Vientiane Capital, chaired by Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.04/month

Billed as RM 9.04 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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