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...

Global Reading Crisis: 300 Million Children at Risk by 2030, Report Says

More than 300 million children, representing 37 percent of all young people worldwide, will fail to achieve basic reading proficiency by 2030 if immediate...

Chinese Girl Sparks Debate After Entering Global Math Contest Finals

Jiang Ping, a 17-year-old student in China, has sparked debate on mathematics and education after she was shortlisted for the 2024 Alibaba Global Mathematics...

Prime Minister Highlights Economic Growth Despite Challenges

Amidst ongoing economic difficulties, Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone reported a 4.7 percent growth in the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the first half...

Decline in Secondary School Enrollments Continues for Third Consecutive Year

The number of secondary school students in Grades 4 and 7 across Laos has declined for the third consecutive year, as reported by the...

Inadequate Minimum Wage Deepens Economic Woes in Laos, Fueling Labor Shortages, School Dropouts

Laos is grappling with growing economic and societal challenges as the current minimum wage, deemed inadequate by both workers and business owners, exacerbates labor...

Second Lao University Games Concludes with NUOL Triumph

The second Lao University Games wrapped up in Vientiane on 13 May with the distribution of hundreds of medals to Lao athletes.  Held at the...