Myanmar Mandates 25% Wage Remittance from Migrant Workers in Laos to Boost Currency Reserves
by Asia Garment Hub Team
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2024-10-28T17:07:06+07:00
Myanmar’s labor ministry now requires migrant workers in Laos to send 25% of their wages through official channels to boost foreign currency reserves. Workers, concerned about low exchange rates and fees, say this impacts their take-home pay. The policy mirrors similar remittance requirements for Myanmar workers in Thailand.
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