Laos to Raise Minimum Wage from January, Buddhist Events Mark Busy Period
The Lao government will increase the minimum wage and cost-of-living allowance for workers in production, business, and service units nationwide to a combined 3.4 million kip per month, effective January 1, 2027. The period also saw active Buddhist international conferences and traditional festivals.
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