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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 Confirms 1,493 New Cases of Covid-19 And Six Deaths

Laos has recorded 1,493 cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with six new deaths. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that...

Laos Confirms 1 January Reopening for Tourists

Laos has confirmed 1 January 2022 as its official reopening date, according to a notice issued by the Prime Minister's Office. The notice was issued...

Laos Confirms 1,245 New Cases of Covid-19 and Six Deaths

Laos has recorded 1,245 cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with six new deaths. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that...

Laos Confirms 1,358 New Cases of Covid-19, No New Deaths

Laos has recorded 1,358 cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with no new deaths confirmed. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported...

Thailand Proposes “One Day Go” Scheme for Short Trips to Nong Khai Province

Authorities in Nong Khai Province, Thailand are preparing to reopen the border to arrivals from Laos via the Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge. The province hopes to...

Vaccine Hesitancy Higher in Rural Communities Across Laos

Health authorities in Laos have said that vaccine hesitancy remains an issue in rural areas of the country, slowing the national vaccination program. The Centre...