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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...

Champasack Orders Covid Retest at Quarantine Centers

Authorities in Champasack have announced they will retest occupants of quarantine centers, while employees working at the centers will be barred from leaving. According to...

Laos Confirms 131 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 131 new cases of Covid-19 today, bringing the total number of cases to 3,426. Dr. Sisavath Soutthanilaxay led the daily announcement...

Laos Confirms Fifth Covid-19 Death

Laos has confirmed its fifth death as a result of Covid-19 in Savannakhet Province. A 49-year-old man from Nongboua Tha, Songkhon District, Savannakhet Province passed...

Three Border Officials Among New Infections in Champasack Province

Three border officials are among the new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Laos as the country records 108 new cases of Covid-19 today. Dr. Lattanaxay...

Over 1 Million Covid-19 Vaccines Donated by United States through COVAX Facility Arrive in Laos

Laos has received a new shipment of Covid-19 vaccines donated by the United States through the COVAX Facility. The COVAX Facility is a partnership co-led...

Laos Confirms 95 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 95 new cases of Covid-19 today, bringing the total number of cases to 3,187. Dr. Lattanaxay Phetsouvanh led the daily briefing by...