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Education

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, shifting from the current five-year primary school cycle to six years.  This proposal, discussed at the recent general meeting of the Ministry of Education and Sports,...

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,...

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...

Lao Students Showcase Skills at Japanese Speech Event

On 1 March, the 22nd Japanese Speech Contest took place at the Lao-Japan Budo...

LS Education Expands Global Learning Opportunities for Lao Students

LS Education is striving to provide students with internationally recognized qualifications and opportunities. To...

Lao University Students Head to Japan to Celebrate 50 Years of ASEAN-Japan

Ten university students from the National University of Laos will be in Japan from 9-19 December as part of the Japan-East Asia Network of...

Thai Dominance at Vientiane Book Festival Spurs Reflection on Lao Literary Identity

Additional reporting by Phontham Visapra The Vientiane Book Festival 2023 kicked off on 27 November at the Vientiane Center shopping mall and is set to...

Laos to Hold Second Human Capital Summit to Tackle Nutrition

Human capital—the knowledge, skills, and health needed for boosting productivity—is the most important form of capital for the growth of society, and Laos is...

Former President’s Centenary Spurs Transformation of Historic Residence

Champasack Provincial authorities are gearing up to transform the old residence of former President Khamtai Siphandone into a multifaceted tourist destination and educational hub....

National Assembly Members Raise Alarms Over Soaring Dropout Rates

National Assembly members have raised concerns over the rising school dropout rates and the acute teacher shortage plaguing both Vientiane and rural areas of...

Tourism, Hospitality in Focus as Lao Youth Embark on Japan Study Tour

Japan is set to welcome a delegation of 10 young people from Laos who are participating in the Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students...