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Vietnam to Establish English as Second Language by 2035

Vietnam is set to establish English as the second language for all general education students by 2035, with full implementation continuing through 2045.  This plan, which was first announced on 7 March by the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET), aims to integrate English as a key language for teaching...

Laos Faces Surge in Fraudulent Social Media Accounts

Social media in Laos has seen a growing number of fraudulent accounts emerging on...

Vang Vieng Goes Green with New Waste System

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and Laos’ Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment...

Lost to History: Myanmar Heritage Falls Victim to Quake

When a massive earthquake hit Myanmar last month, centuries of sacred history tumbled down...

‘Human Zoo?’ Chiang Mai Cafe Ignites Debate Across Social Media

A café in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, has stirred heated debate on Thai social...

Over 700 People Die in Eight Months of Traffic Accidents

Over 700 people were killed in road accidents around the country over the eight months from January to August 2016. The Traffic Police Department under...

Laos to Benefit from Extra Indian Funding for Scientific Research

Laos will benefit from the ASEAN-India Science and Technology Development Fund (AISTDF) provided by the Indian government, following a substantial increase in funding.The Indian...

US Pushes for Closer Ties with Laos

The United States is keen to strengthen its ties with Laos in areas ranging from politics to economics and socio-cultural affairs, based on mutual...

Three Road Resurfacing Projects Over 30 Percent Complete

Work to resurface three main roads in the capital is now more than 30 percent complete despite the difficulties caused by weeks of rain. Project...

Asean, India to Organise 25th Anniversary Activities

Following the ASEAN Summits and Related Summits in Vientiane last week, the bloc's leaders agreed to carry out various activities to commemorate the 25th...

Korean Foundation Provides Healthcare Grant

The government of the Republic of Korea has agreed to provide grant assistance to the Lao government for improvements in the health sector. Support will...