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Education

Japan Grants USD 2.85 Million to Support Lao Human Resource Development

The Japanese government has provided JPY 420 million (approximately USD 2.85 million) to support Lao government officials advance their skills under the project for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS), which will offer 21 scholarships per year from June 2025 until 31 December 2032. This year, 21 scholarships will be awarded...

British International Schools, Universities Offer Stable Path for Lao Students as US Policies Shift

By Michael Anderson; BBGL Board Member and Education Adviser Over recent decades, families in Laos...

Laos Urges STEM Focus Amid Growing Education Crisis

Over 6,000 Lao nationals graduated from overseas institutions between 2021 and 2024, according to...

Laos Launches Disability-Inclusive Early Warning Workshop to Strengthen Climate Resilience

A two-day workshop on Disability-inclusive early warning messaging is starting today in Vientiane. The host...

Laos Deploys Soldiers as Volunteers to Address Rural Teacher Shortages

Laos will recruit 2,000 soldiers to serve as volunteer substitute teachers in remote areas...

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...

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...