SOEs to raise pay 46-72 percent from this month

Thukten Zangpo With the government approving a 46 to 72 percent pay raise for State-owned enterprises (SOEs) yesterday, the SOE employees will receive the revised pay from this month. This was announced by the finance ministry yesterday following its approval at the 155th session of the third Lhengye Zhungtshog held on October 17. The revision […]

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