Vientiane Capital has fallen short of government goals to reduce school dropouts, with financial pressures and barriers to attendance keeping children out of classrooms, education authorities reported on 10 November.
The primary school dropout rate stood at 2.38 percent, compared with the government’s goal of keeping it below 0.4 percent....
A recent boom of skateboarding in Vientiane offers creative, welcoming spaces while reflecting Laos’ resourceful spirit and collectivist values, writes Bridget Dooley.
Tomorrow, June 18th,...
#bikelikeaboss encourages cycling as one of a number of healthy options for people and the environment.
The One Health Awareness Campaign--which promotes the understanding of...
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) plans to process more passport applications to reduce the long queue of people waiting to travel abroad.
The Consular...
Lao Minister of Finance, Mr. Bounchom Oubonpaseuth, has guaranteed fuel supplies will be sufficient for motorists across Laos for the next three months.
He made...
Lao police officials see difficulties in managing, inspecting, and resolving law violations by foreign nationals residing and living in Laos.
Lao Security News reports that a population census...
Luang Prabang will celebrate the boat racing festival (Boun Xouang Heua) in the Khan River during the Buddhist Lent.
A notice issued by Luang Prabang...
