VIENTIANE, Aug 13 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- The Lao government, in collaboration with international and business partners, held a session to disseminate legislation on the export of Lao workers abroad, which has contributed to improving overseas job placements, reported Xinhua.
The Lao government is committed to promoting employment opportunities for its workers both domestically and internationally.
Since the enactment of the decree on sending Lao workers abroad in 2002, jobseekers have gained access to international labour markets, helping them generate income and develop valuable skills, according to a report issued by the Lao Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare on Tuesday.
The number of workers going abroad has steadily increased each year, from 49,441 in 2017 to 120,360 in 2018, with more than 60,000 so far in 2024. Currently, over 400,000 Lao workers are employed abroad, sending annual average remittances of US$625.3 million back home.
The demand for overseas employment has risen significantly. The Lao Labour Ministry has now established a memorandum of understanding to send workers to Thailand, Japan, and South Korea, with other ASEAN member countries also exploring similar opportunities.
To address evolving needs, the ministry has revised the law on job placement, updated the decree on dispatching Lao workers, and enhanced regulations governing employment service enterprises to ensure a comprehensive and adaptable legal framework.
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