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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 across the country, the Ministry of National Defense announced on 29 June. The initiative, carried out in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Sports, is aimed at easing the country’s chronic shortage of teachers, particularly...

Laos Strengthens Connectivity with 18 Cross-Border Transmission Lines

Laos has expanded its telecommunications network, now operating 18 cross-border transmission lines with Thailand,...

Vietnam Approves Free Public Education from Preschool to High School

Vietnam has officially scrapped tuition fees for public schooling from preschool through to the...

Laos-China Railway Hits New Milestone as Cargo Value Soars Past USD 1.4 Billion

The Laos-China Railway has notched up another milestone in its rapid expansion, transporting more...

Laos Proposes Tax Relief for Small Businesses Under Revised Income Tax Law

On 24 June, Laos proposed amending the Income Tax Law to exempt unprofitable small...

Government to Continue Compensating Residents Affected by Laos-China Railway

The Lao government will provide over LAK 465 billion in compensation to those who have been affected by the Laos-China railway project. According to a...

Phonhong Station Complete Along Laos-China Railway

Phonhong Railway Station was announced complete by constructors of the Laos-China Railway on Friday. The station is located in Phonhong, some 70 kilometers north of...

Luang Prabang Station Along Laos-China Railway to be Completed Next Month

Luang Prabang Station along the Laos-China railway is scheduled to be completed next month. The station's roof has been completed under the "three vertical lines,...

Vientiane Capital to Upgrade Roads and Infrastructure

Vientiane Capital authorities are to upgrade nine roads alongside other infrastructure in the capital this year. According to a report by Lao National Radio, nines...

Lao Kip Depreciates against Foreign Currencies

The Lao kip has continued its depreciation against foreign currencies, affecting the cost of living amid the Covid-19 pandemic. In recent months, a mismatch...

EDL Issues Measures Against Electricity Theft

Electricite du Laos has announced new measures against electricity theft and meter tampering, including tripling fines for infringements. The power company says that those who...