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ASEAN Policy Forum Paves Way for Transformative Education Reforms

Laos hosted the ASEAN Policy Forum on Higher Education 2024 in Vientiane Capital from 11 to 12 November, bringing together representatives from ASEAN member states, the European Union, and other global partners to foster collaboration, dialogue, and innovation in higher education.   Panel Discussions on Education Challenges On the first day, a...

Lao Bodybuilders Shine at World Championship, Claim Two Gold Medals

Two Lao bodybuilders, Chintana Khambounheuang and Khamla Samavong, each won a gold medal at...

Lao Government Encourages Diaspora to Reconnect, Invest in Homeland

On 12 November, the Lao government hosted a meeting in Vientiane aimed at encouraging...

That Luang Festival to Feature Over 1,600 Booths Showcasing Lao Crafts, Culture

The 2024 That Luang Festival, running from November 11 to 15, is set to...

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...

Lao Sprinter Wins Gold Medal at Thailand Open 2022

The Lao long-distance runner, Ms. Lodkeo Inthakoumman won a gold medal on Monday in the Thailand Open 2022 which was held in Pathum Thani...

Laos, Russia Kickstart Counter-Terror Drills for Laros 2022

Laos and Russia commenced their joint military exercise Laros on Tuesday with participation from the tank and motorized rifle units of the two countries. According...

Thai Actor Visits Poorly-Funded Hospital in Laos to Provide Support

Actor and singer Phakin “Tono” Khamwilaisak, who swam across the Mekong River from Thailand to Laos to raise funds for charity in October, was...

Thai Temple Empty After Monks Test Positive for Drugs

A temple in Northern Thailand has been left without monks after a drug raid saw them all test positive and expelled from monkhood. Bangkok Post...

Thai PM Announces Monetary Rewards for Police in Major Drug Seizes

The announcement was made last week when PM Prayut Chan-o-cha unveiled the government’s urgent phase action plan for curbing the spread of narcotics in Thailand.  PM...

Japan to Grant USD 3.5 Million in Support of Laos’ 2024 ASEAN Chairmanship

On November 28, a signing ceremony for "the Exchange of Notes for the Economic and Social Development Plan (Support for ASEAN Chairmanship)" was held...