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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) has launched the "Laos Higher Education for Accelerated Development (LEAD)" project.  With a total budget of USD 7.87 million, the initiative aims to enhance academic performance across several regions in the country, including Luang Prabang, Savannakhet,...

Australia, Laos Work Together to Improve Education Sector in Savannakhet.

The Australian Embassy, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Sports of Laos,...

Laos, Korea Launch Water Management Project to Boost Agriculture

Laos and South Korea have launched a USD 5.6 million partnership to improve water...

Japan Step Up to Provide Emergency to Provide Emergency Food Stocks For Targeted Relief Efforts

The Embassy of Japan signed an agreement on critical support to Lao’s disaster relief...

Chinese Firm to Invest USD 600 Million in Pomelo Production in Laos

A Chinese firm has announced plans to invest USD 600 million in pomelo cultivation...

K-Pop Star BamBam Lights Up ASEAN-Korea Music Festival 2024 in Vientiane

Popular K-pop star BamBam was the leading star at the 2024 ASEAN-Korea Music Festival in Vientiane from 1 to 3 November. The event brought together...

Laos, Singapore Partner to Launch Singapore International Institute for Enhanced Vocational Training

Laos has recently advanced vocational training and education by partnering with Singapore to create the Singapore International Institute. This new institute aims to expand...

Salavan Province Teams Up with Singapore for New Wind Power Project

Salavan Province has launched plans to build its first wind power production after joining forces with a Singapore-based company to conduct a feasibility study...

Fashion as Cultural Diplomacy: Southeast Asia’s Presence in BRICS+ Summit

In early October, while Laos was immersed in ASEAN responsibilities, the BRICS+ Fashion Summit in Moscow brought together over 80 countries, including several Southeast...

Laos, Thai, Myanmar Action Plan Launched to Address Transboundary Haze

On 29 October, Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar gathered to discuss action plans to tackle the yearly transboundary haze pollution issue, as well as solutions...

Lao Journalists’ Association Unveils First Digital Hub for Environmental Advocacy

The Lao Journalists’ Association (LJA) has launched a new website to enhance environmental awareness through comprehensive news coverage and collaboration, establishing the first digital...