VIENTIANE (Xinhua): Laos' Ministry of Finance has announced to increase the monthly cost of living allowance provided to civil servants, retirees, and volunteer teachers, to cope with high inflation.
The announcement aims to support civil servants earning less than 1.7 million kip (US$ 80) a month, helping them to navigate the challenges posed by inflation, Lao National Radio reported on Friday.
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