Laos Flashcards
1
Q
when was the agreement made to build rail links between Laos, Thailand and Vietnam
A
in 2012 Laos, Thailand and Vietnam agreed to build rail links
2
Q
what is the main employment in Laos
A
73% in agriculture with the largest industry being garments
3
Q
what trade bloc is Laos a part of
A
ASEAN
4
Q
what is the government body for regulation of trafficking in Laos
A
National Plan of Action for Human Trafficking
5
Q
what is the difference in NMW between Laos and Thailand
A
Laos: 80 baht
Thailand: 300 baht
6
Q
what is the HDI of Laos and Thailand
A
Laos - 0.61
Thailand - 0.8
7
Q
how much does Laos receive in remittances
A
over $120 million
2% of GDP
