Lao economists are optimistic that economic cooperation between Laos and Republic of Korea will surge after eight cooperation documents were signed by the two countries last week.
Laos Sets Ambitious Education Goals for 2020
Laos has set a goal for everyone aged 15-35 to complete the equivalent of lower secondary schooling by 2020, according to a government minister.
Vientiane Road Accident Injuries Spike this Month
The number of road accident victims being treated at Mittaphab Hospital has increased this month coinciding with the 28th and 29th ASEAN Summits, a doctor has said.
CCTV Upgrade 20 Percent Complete
Work to improve and install Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) systems along roads in the capital is now more than 20 percent complete, according to the Ministry of Public Security.
Students to Resit NUOL Entrance Exams after Questions Leaked
The National University of Laos has ordered Group B students who registered to study social sciences to resit the entrance exam next week after discovering that the original question papers had been leaked.
Heavy Rain Lashes Southern Provinces
While some areas remain unaffected by strong winds and heavy rain as forecast from September 13-15, there has been significant rainfall in other parts of the south, according to the Meteorology and Hydrology Department.
Climate Change Adaptation Project Launched to Sustain Wetlands
A project valued at US$4.7 million was launched yesterday in Vientiane, aiming to help communities in and around the XeChamphone, and BeungKhiatNgong wetlands to adapt to the impacts of climate change.
Can Laos Create a Startup Economy?
Last week, the usually sleepy capital of Vientiane was awoken amidst the commotion and hustle bustle of the 29th ASEAN Summit. Within four days, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic had hosted a flurry of official meetings, negotiations, and historic agreements, such as President Barack Obama’s pledge of $90 million to remove unexploded ordnance.