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Education

Laos Commits LAK 215 Billion to Strengthen Education and Keep Students in School

The Lao government has allocated over LAK 215 billion (approximately USD 9.97 million) to strengthen the country’s education sector, with a focus on increasing school enrollment, reducing dropout rates, and improving support for both students and teachers. The announcement came from Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone during the 9th Ordinary Session...

Fake Scholarship Scams Target Lao Students on Social Media

Social media users in Laos have raised concerns about a surge in suspicious scholarship...

NEXTPrep Summit 2025 Empowers Nearly 500 Lao Students to Discover Their Next

On 10 May, the inaugural education event NextPrep Summit 2025 brought together more than...

Vocational, Language Education to Grow Under New National Cooperation

A new partnership is set to expand access to education and training for young...

Lao Language Ranked ‘Moderately Difficult’ by US Foreign Service Institute

The Foreign Service Institute (FSI) of the United States Department of State has classified...

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...

Lao Government to Tackle Teacher Shortage in Rural Areas

The Lao government is taking steps to address the shortage of teachers in rural areas, where many schools lack qualified teachers. By increasing the quantity...

Laos National Assembly Members Call for Increase in Minimum Wage

National Assembly members from various constituencies commented on the government's socio-economic development plan, state budget plan, and monetary plan during the ongoing 5th ordinary...

Authorities Green Light Lao Dance Sport Federation

The Ministry of Education and Sports in Laos has officially recognized the newly-established Lao Dance Sport Federation to promote competitive dancing in Laos. Before the...