Laos: Southeast Asia's Most Supportive Country for Working Women

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Yosepha Pusparisa 09/03/2021 10:54 WIB
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Laos is the most supportive Southeast Asian country for women in the workforce, thanks to its various regulations. In the 2021 Women, Business and the Law Index, the country scored 88.1 out of 100 points.

Vietnam ranked fourth in Southeast Asia with a score of 81.9 points. Vietnam's improved score is due to its success in creating more equal job opportunities for men and women. The country also eliminated discrimination against women in jobs considered dangerous.

Meanwhile, Indonesia ranked eighth with a score of 64.4 points. In this year's index, no indicator improvements boosted Indonesia's score.

The 2021 Women, Business and the Law Index measures the laws and regulations affecting women's economic opportunities in a country. This research covers 190 countries and comprises eight indicators, such as mobility, workplace, wages, marriage, and pension.

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