VO ADB says Laos needs more permanent, skilled workers when AEC comes into effect at the end of this year INTRO: Laos needs more permanent, skilled .\r<br>\r<br>\r<br>\r<br>\r<br>\r<br>\r<br>\r<br>VO ADB president stresses the importance of reform to improve Laos investment climate INTRO: Asian Development Bank or ADB President Takehiko Nakao .