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Education

Mekong River Commission Launches Education Hub, One Mekong App in Vientiane

On 23 December, the Mekong River Commission (MRC) celebrated the opening of its Education and Visitor Center and the launch of the One Mekong app at its headquarters in Vientiane, Laos. The event also marked the 20th anniversary of Laos hosting the MRC. The new center showcases interactive exhibits, maps,...

Vientiane Faces Higher School Dropout Rates in 2023-2024

Dropout rates in Vientiane Capital increased by approximately 13.3 percent during the 2023-2024 school...

Phout Simmalavong Receives Japan’s Order of the Rising Sun in Official Ceremony

On 18 December, Phout Simmalavong, Minister of Education and Sports and President of the...

Creative Economy Revolution: How ASEAN’s Youth are Leading the Charge

On 2 to 5 December, the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Summit 2024...

New LEAD Project Aims to Improve Education, Professional Development in Laos

To enhance higher education in Laos, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)...

Ambassador of United States Delivers Textbooks to Lao Schools, Bolstering Education Efforts

Children across the country are set to further improve their learning abilities through the continuous support of the “Learn to Read” project. Spearheaded by...

Lao Football Federation Unveils FIFA-supported Training Center in Vientiane to Foster Football Development

The Lao Football Federation (LFF) marked a new milestone on 24 February with the opening of a new training center in Vientiane, aimed at...

PBIS Cements Itself as an Education Leader with COBIS Accreditation

Latest update on 26 February at 04:25 p.m. Panyathip British International School, formerly known as Panyathip International School, held a press conference on 22 February...

Bokeo Province Sheds Lights on Student Drop Out Trend

More than 5,000 children have dropped out of primary, lower, and upper secondary schools in Bokeo Province during the current academic year of 2023–24,...

Laos’ Ongoing Efforts Towards Opium-Free Future Show Promising Results

Local authorities and police in several northern provinces of Laos have intensified efforts to combat illicit drug cultivation by eradicating opium poppy fields discovered...

Rising Interest in Chinese Language Reflects Future Job Prospects for Lao Youth

The younger generation in Laos is showing a growing interest in learning the Chinese language, recognizing the potential for future job opportunities amidst a...