Education

Vietnam to Introduce Lao in School Curricula in Three Border Areas

Vietnam is preparing to introduce Lao-language classes in schools in Son La Province, Hue City, and Quang Tri Province, with each locality at a different stage of implementation, local media reported. The programs aim to expand foreign-language options for students in border communities, strengthen educational and cultural ties with Laos,...

Lao President’s Book Donated to 22 Lao Schools Across Vientiane

More than 22 schools across Vientiane Capital received copies of President Thongloun Sisoulith’s memoir...

Japan Approves USD 2.3 Million Scholarship Grant for Lao Civil Servants

Japan has approved JPY 378 million (USD 2.3 million) in scholarship funding to support...

Luang Namtha Authorities Warn Lao Students in China Against Kratom Involvement

Authorities in Luang Namtha issued a formal warning to all Lao students studying in...

Thai, British Scientists Identify Southeast Asia’s Largest Dinosaur in Thailand

British and Thai scientists have identified a new species of giant dinosaur from fossil...

Lao Students Shine at Math, Science Olympics in the Philippines

Students from the Australian International School (AIS) of Laos have concluded this year’s Philippine International Math and Science Olympics (PIMSO). The delegation of eight students,...

Lao Universities Unite to Reform Higher Education Under EU-Funded Project

Laos is undertaking significant reforms to its higher education framework to align with international standards.  In line with this mission, from 31 March to 2...

Government Considers Primary School Extension to Enhance Education System

The Lao government is considering a major change to the country's education structure, with plans to extend primary school by adding an additional year,...

Laos Ranks 7th in ASEAN for Education Amid Thailand’s Rejection

Laos has been ranked 7th in ASEAN and 102nd in the world for education, according to the latest assessment by World Population Review.   The rankings...

Low Wages, High Costs: Lao Workers Struggle as Economic Pressures Mount

State government worker Noy, who also works as a part-time taxi driver, struggles to make ends meet on Laos' minimum wage.  With a monthly salary...

Lao Students Showcase Skills at Japanese Speech Event

On 1 March, the 22nd Japanese Speech Contest took place at the Lao-Japan Budo Center in Vientiane Capital. Japanese-language learners in Laos delivered speeches...