Laos Certifies Over 126,000 Workers After Skills Upgrading
The Lao government announced the successful completion of labor skills training, upgrading, and certification for over 126,000 workers. The initiative places a strong emphasis on supporting workers seeking overseas employment, though challenges remain with low certification rates against targets.
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