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Laos has raised its statutory minimum wage and cost-of-living allowance for private-sector employees, with the new rates taking effect on January 1, 2027. The changes were introduced by Notice No. 1499/PMO, issued by the Prime Minister’s Office on October 21, 2026, following a proposal by the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare and reflecting the Government’s continuing efforts to support employee welfare amid rising living costs.

On August 16, 2023, Laos' Prime Minister's Office issued Notice No. 1502/PMO, which increases the minimum wage for all workers in Laos. This increase is a continuation of the stepped...