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Education Ministry Reports School Dropout Rate Drops to 11.5 percent

During the 8th National Assembly session held from 21–24 November, Phout Simmalavong, Minister of Education and Sports, presented progress on the National Education System Reform Strategy.   The country’s education system has seen progress over the past two decades, he said. From 2006 to 2010, the education system expanded with an...

WHO Asks China for More Information About Rise in Illnesses and Pneumonia Clusters

GENEVA (AP) — Chinese officials say they did not detect any “unusual or novel...

WHO Downgrades COVID Pandemic, Says It’s No Longer Emergency

GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization said Friday that COVID-19 no longer qualifies as...

China to Resume Issuing Visas To Foreign Tourists

China will reopen its borders and let foreign travelers visit the country for the...

Digital Learning Gets New Boost in Rural Communities Across Laos

Children and teachers from Xonnabuly district, Savannakhet province, can now benefit from new learning...

Laos Receives 100,000 Doses of AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccines from Australia

Laos has received 100,000 doses of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines from Australia today in accordance with a pledge to assist Laos in its fight against...

Foodpanda Gives Back to Needy Communities With Happiness Bags

Foodpanda continues to help local communities in Laos, with the company recently distributing consumer goods to needy families in Vientiane Capital. Foodpanda distributed much-needed consumer...

Laos Announces Travel Conditions for 2022 Reopening

Laos has officially announced it will reopen for tourism on 1 January 2022, providing more information on travel conditions during a press conference held...

Laos Confirms 1,702 New Cases of Covid-19 and Four Deaths

Laos has recorded 1,702 cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with four new deaths. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that...

Poland Donates 138,600 Doses of AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccines to Laos

Poland has donated some 138,600 doses of AstraZeneca vaccines to Laos in order to help the country reach its target of vaccinating 50% of...

Sekong Province Authorizes Reopening of Pubs, Clubs and Bars

Sekong Province has officially authorized the reopening of entertainment venues including pubs, bars, and clubs in a bid to restart its economy. A notice issued...