Seoul: Republic of Korea added more than 200,000 jobs for the first time in 13 months in May, but employment losses continued in the manufacturing and construction sectors, government data showed Wednesday. The number of employed people stood at 29.16

Seoul: The labor circle demanded Wednesday that next year’s minimum wage be set at 11,500 won (US$8.43) per hour, an increase of 14.7 percent from this year’s 10,030 won. According to Lao News Agency, the hourly minimum wage requested by

Kuantan: Tackling drug threats, cybercrimes, and human trafficking are the primary focus at the 8th Meeting of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) Advisory Council on Dangerous Drugs (AIPACODD) 2025, which commenced on June 10 in Kuantan, Malaysia. According to Lao

Vientiane: Pasaxon e-newspaper, the official organ of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party, highlighted the emergence of a new era for Vietnam, characterized by national aspiration and comprehensive development. According to Lao News Agency, Vietnam is entering a new phase marked

Vientiane: Minister of Industry and Commerce, Malaythong Kommasith, delivered a forward-looking address to the 9th Ordinary Session of the 9th National Assembly, outlining a series of key initiatives aimed at expanding market access, boosting local production, and enhancing economic resilience.

Vientiane: During the 9th Ordinary Session of the 9th National Assembly held on June 10, 2025, Minister of Industry and Commerce Malaythong Kommasith addressed pressing concerns raised by Assembly members regarding the recent increase in electricity prices. The hike has