Contemporary Vietnamese Labour Migration to Laos: A Holistic Review and Research Implications

For years, there has been a buoyant migration flow from Vietnam to Laos. However, little is known about this flow in practice. This study is part of a research project on migration from Vietnam to Laos that its objective is twofold. Firstly, based on the comprehensive desk research, it delineates an inclusive landscape of the flow from Vietnam to Laos. The findings from this study reveal that despite many difficulties and challenges, the migratory flow from Vietnam to Laos is very potential and generates enormous benefits for all the stakeholders. Secondly, the study offers some specific topics to ignite the potential agenda derived from this flow that has been concealed so far.