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Laos Moves to Overhaul National School System by 2028

Laos is preparing to reform its national education system by shifting to a 6+3+3 grade structure, extending primary schooling and reorganizing secondary education. The transition, expected to begin in the 2028–2029 academic year, aims to improve learning outcomes and align the country with regional and international standards. During the 10th...

Mekong–Lancang Nations Step Up Fight Against Cross-Border Cybercrime

Six Mekong-Lancang countries have agreed to intensify cooperation against transnational telecom and online fraud,...

Trump Calls Thailand, Cambodia After New Clashes

AFP - US President Donald Trump said he called Thailand and Cambodia on Friday...

Japan’s Princess Aiko to Visit Vientiane, Luang Prabang in First Official Trip Abroad

Laos and Japan are marking a milestone year in their relationship. Her Imperial Highness...

National Road No. 13 South in Savannakhet Set for Major Rehabilitation

A major 79-kilometer section of National Road No. 13 South is set for restoration...

Leap Day 2024: The Rare Gift of ‘More Time’

Consider those moments when the thought crosses your mind: "If only there were more time today." Today, however, presents us with precisely that: "more...

Lao, Chinese Authorities Team Up to Bust Online Fraud Dens, Arresting 268 Suspects

Lao and Chinese authorities collaborated to dismantle seven online fraud operations entrenched in Laos, resulting in the arrest of 268 Chinese telecom fraud suspects...

Salavanh Province Initiates New Hydropower Project with Groundbreaking Ceremony

A new hydropower plant project in Salavanh Province, the Xeset-Chan Rapids, commenced with a groundbreaking ceremony on 24 February. With the foundation stone now laid,...

Public Health Project Plays Part in Controlling Dengue Transmission in Vientiane Capital

A recent report by Save the Children signified a major reduction in dengue fever instances across Vientiane Capital, Laos, between 2022 and 2023. According to...

Major Road Upgrade Project in Vientiane to Be Completed by March 2025

Residents and motorists traveling between Sikhai village in Sikhottabong district and Sikeuth village in Naxaithong district, Vientiane, can anticipate smoother journeys as the road...

Newborns in Japan Are at a New Low, While Fewer Couples Marry

TOKYO (AP) — The number of babies born in Japan last year fell for an eighth straight year to a new low, government data showed...