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  May 31, 2018 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Laos Increases Minimum Monthly Wage for the Third Time in Eight Years

  The Lao government has increased the country’s monthly minimum wage from Kip 900,000 (US$108) to Kip 1,100,000 (US$132) with effect from May 1, 2018. While this is the third such raise in the last eight years, the revised wages are still significantly lower than those in neighboring countries in ASEAN.
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  March 16, 2018 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Laos’ Investment Outlook for 2018

  Landlocked Laos is among the poorest economies of the world. Yet, in terms of gross domestic product (GDP), the economy continues to soar. Read more about Laos’s latest FDI trends and outlook for 2018 in our latest article.
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  September 22, 2017 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 6 minutes
  

  The Guide to Employment Permits for Foreign Workers in Laos

  For expatriate workers and their employers in Laos, understanding the process to obtain a business visa and employment permit is essential. Read more about the various business visas and employment permits issued to expatriates planning to work in Laos.
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  July 27, 2017 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Laos Investment Incentives, Brunei Halal Certification, and Myanmar Livestock Exports – ASEAN Regulatory Brief

  In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief, we highlight Laos’ incentives for tourism sector investors, discuss Brunei’s latest Halal regulations, and focus on the lifting of the livestock export ban in Myanmar.
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  July 25, 2017 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 6 minutes
  

  Import and Export Procedures in Laos – Best Practices

  As Laos continues to integrate its market and regulatory system within ASEAN, the ease of doing business for both importers and exporters will continue to improve. In this article we explain best practices for importing into and exporting out of Laos.
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  July 20, 2017 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  Korean Investment in Laos, Cambodia Infrastructure, and Thailand Retail Sector – ASEAN Market Watch

  In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch, we analyze Korean investment in Laos, focus on Cambodia’s local infrastructure investment, and discuss Thailand’s retail sector.
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  July 6, 2017 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Singapore Economy, Laos Tourism, and Philippines Infrastructure – ASEAN Market Watch

  In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch, we highlight the growth prospects of Singapore’s economy, discuss Laos’ measures to revive its tourism industry, and analyze the Philippines government’s infrastructure push.
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  May 10, 2017 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Malaysia Cabotage Policy, Philippines Tax Reform, and Laos Land Concessions

  In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief, we highlight Malaysia’s cabotage policy exemption for Sarawak, Sabah and Labuan; analyze the Philippines’ comprehensive tax reform proposals; and focus on recent changes to Laos’ land concession regulations.
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  April 26, 2017 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Singapore Anti-Bribery Standard, Thailand E-Work Permits, and Laos Sea Access

  In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief, we discuss Singapore’s recent adoption of Anti-Bribery Standard, highlight the introduction of e-work permit smart cards for migrant workers in Thailand, and focus on latest developments related to Laos’ bid to gain access to the sea.
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  April 19, 2017 by ASEAN Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  ASEAN Market Watch: Philippines FDI Surge, Malaysia Construction Sector, and Laos Tourism Industry

  In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch, we highlight fresh FDI surge in the Philippines, discuss growth prospects of Malaysia’s construction sector and analyze the slight decline in Laos’ tourism revenue.