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Sekong Province Offers LAK 50 Million, University Placement for Outstanding Students

Students in Sekong Province who graduate from grade 7 with a red diploma in the 2025–2026 academic year will receive LAK 50 million (USD 2,306) and support to continue their studies at the bachelor’s level, under a new provincial initiative. Red diplomas, also known as “First Honour” certificates in Laos,...

Laos Receives Over 1000 Tons of Rice Aid to Support Disaster Recovery

On 16 September, Laos received 1,050 tons of rice donated by China, Japan, and...

Thai Forces Fire Tear Gas in Border Stand-off With Cambodians

AFP - Thai forces fired rubber bullets and tear gas during a stand-off with...

Lao National Television Wins Silk Road Global News Award for ‘Beautiful Laos’

Lao National Television, in collaboration with Yunnan Provincial Television, has received the Silk Road...

Thai Authorities Arrest Lao National, Seize Over 2,200 Rounds of Guns

On 15 September, they arrested three Lao nationals in Khon Kaen for working illegally...

WFP Helps Farmers Adapt to Climate Change

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the National Agriculture and Forestry Research Institute (NAFRI) in Laos recently signed an agreement to develop...

Xayaboury Vocational School Initiates Solar Power Engineering Course

A solar power system engineering class is being trialled at Xayaboury Technical and Vocational School with a view to it becoming a regular subject,...

Laos, Partners all Set to Debate Development Priorities

A string of consultations are leading up to the Round Table Implementation Meeting, to be held in Vientiane province from November 24-25, according to...

Laos, China Partner in Drug Control

The Lao National Commission for Drug Control and Supervision has agreed to future cooperation with the Chinese government in the fight against illicit drugs. Laos...

Hundreds of Police Dismissed for Corruption

Some 737 police officers have been dismissed from their posts over the past five years after taking bribes and abusing their power. More than 1,000...

Cabinet Approves Five Decrees to Boost Economy, Improve Administration

The government cabinet has approved five new and amended draft prime ministerial decrees to boost socio-economic development and improve administration. They are the draft Decree...