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Education

High Honors, Higher Expectations: Red Certificate Sparks Debate Among Young Lao Graduates

In Laos, as the job market grows more challenging, people are questioning the true value of academic accolades, particularly the "red certificate," a mark of academic distinction. But is it truly a key to success, or does it merely add more pressure? As graduates celebrate this accolade, many are...

Lao Students Head to Japan for Sports, Sustainability Exchange

A delegation of nine Lao high school students and one supervisor are headed to...

Japan Supports School Improvements in Bokeo to Reduce Dropout Rates

The Government of Japan has awarded a grant of USD 107,000 to improve schools...

Laos, China Collaborate on Traditional Medicine, Cancer Treatment

Laos and China have deepened their cooperation in traditional medicine, focusing on medical plant...

Educators Convene in Laos to Boost Rural Learning Access

The Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Centre for Community Education Development (SEAMEO...

New Mobile App ‘Kaysone Self-Learning’ Supports School-To-Work Transition

The Government of Savannakhet province, the Foreign Affairs and Trade Department of the Government of Australia, and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) jointly launched...

Laos to Pay Volunteer Teachers in Bid to Resolve Teacher Shortage

In a move to alleviate a severe teacher shortage in rural areas, the government of Laos is to provide equal pay for volunteer teachers...

Lao National Assembly to Revise Law on Children’s Rights and Interests

The Minister of Justice, Phayvy Sibualipha, presented a revised law on the protection of children’s rights and interests during the 5th Ordinary Session of...

Shortage of Teachers Threatens Closure of 25 Schools in Savannakhet

A dire shortage of teachers in Savannakhet province could lead to the closure of 25 schools next academic year, said a National Assembly (NA)...

Lao Youth Union Proposes Draft Law to Protect Lao Youth

The Lao Youth Union (LYU) has put forward a draft law to the 9th National Assembly, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding and promoting Lao...

Lao Prime Minister Addresses Alarming Decline in School Enrollment, Pledges Solutions

The Prime Minister of Laos, Mr. Sonexay Siphandone discussed plans to address the increase in school dropout rates and decline in student enrolment across...