All news: Lao People's Democratic Republic

Social protection

ILO supports efforts to expand social security coverage in Lao People’s Democratic Republic

Training of district labour officers strengthens outreach to informal workers and communities across the country.

Social protection

ILO review helps set direction for new Lao National Social Protection Strategy

The review supports the Government of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic in its vision to reduce poverty and inequality through extension of social protection.

ILO/China Partnership Programme

From skills to growth: Improving a family business in a changing economy

Skills training helps a young Lao entrepreneur modernize his family business and build a more secure future.

Practical guide explains key terms on labour rights, supply chains and trade

Designed for a wide audience, the guide promotes shared understanding of fundamental rights at work across supply chains.

News

Second National Symposium on Social Protection showcases digital transformations in Lao PDR

Official launch of social security mobile application marks a significant step by bringing essential services directly to users.

Lao People’s Democratic Republic launches its first social security mobile application

Developed with the support of the ILO-China Partnership Programme, the app represents a milestone in modernising social protection.

Supply chains

Lao People’s Democratic Republic enhances labour inspection capacity with focus on national laws and responsible business conduct

ILO-supported workshop equips inspectors with technical skills and awareness of global market expectations.

News

Lao students lead innovation at National Symposium on Social Protection

Student teams showcase creative ideas to strengthen social assistance systems, bringing fresh perspectives to national policy discussions.

Supply chains

Lao garment sector strengthens competitiveness through responsible business practices

ILO-supported seminar equips garment manufacturers with knowledge to navigate human rights due diligence and international expectations on responsible business conduct.

ASEAN launches new regional roadmap to prevent child labour

With ILO’s technical support, ASEAN has launched a new ten-year framework aimed at preventing child labour and eliminating its worst forms.

Lao business advances responsible business conduct in operations

Workshops help equip enterprises with awareness and understanding of the labour dimension of responsible business conduct and environmental, social and governance.

Social protection

Happy International Coffee and Tea Day 2025: Promoting workers’ rights in Lao People’s Democratic Republic

Events highlight the connection between sustainable coffee and tea with decent work.

Digital innovations in Lao People’s Democratic Republic strengthen social protection

Lao Social Security Organisation showcases mobile app progress, reaffirming commitment to inclusive social protection and efficient service delivery.

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

Strengthening responsible business and sustainable practices in Lao enterprises

As Laos moves closer to graduating from Least Developed Country (LDC) status and becomes more integrated into global and regional value chains, responsible business conduct and sustainable practices are gaining greater importance for enterprises.

Skills development

Lao youth compete with excellence at WorldSkills ASEAN 2025

Supported by the ILO/China Partnership Programme on Skill Development, the young professionals represented their country, competing in various skill categories.

Labour migration

Decent work and fair recruitment key to climate-resilient labour migration in ASEAN

Climate change is disrupting livelihoods and forcing more people to move within and across ASEAN. According to a new ILO brief, protecting migrant workers through decent work and fair recruitment is essential to build resilience and safeguard rights.

International labour standards

New ILO project strengthens worker protections in Lao People's Democratic Republic

Canada-funded initiative supports safer, fairer workplaces and helps Lao People's Democratic Republic meet international labour standards.

Responsible business conduct in supply chains

Lao People’s Democratic Republic strengthens responsible business conduct through collaboration and roadmap development

ILO project supports Lao People’s Democratic Republic’s efforts to step up responsible business conduct and decent work in supply chains.

Responsible business conduct in supply chains

Japanese enterprises in Lao People’s Democratic Republic boost commitment to responsible business conduct

JETRO-ILO joint seminar helps equip Japanese enterprises with awareness and understanding of responsible business conduct and human rights due diligence in practice at the workplace level.

South-South and Triangular Cooperation

Accelerating South-South Cooperation towards decent work and common development in 2030

An inclusive approach to development remains key for post-COVID19 economic uncertainty in South-East Asia. The ILO ProSSCE-ASEAN project is actively working with partners in the region to support the Global Development Initiative and achieve decent...