The Lao government is taking steps to address the shortage of teachers in rural areas, where many schools lack qualified teachers.
Lao Government to Tackle Teacher Shortage in Rural Areas
Threatened with Ban, Cambodian PM Hun Sen Deletes His Facebook Page
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen deleted his Facebook page after Meta’s oversight board threatened him with a six-month ban for inciting violence in a video where he threatened to have his opponents beaten up.
Tragic Accident Prompts Safety Evaluation at Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport
Airports of Thailand (AoT) has announced a safety inspection of every walkway at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok after a woman lost part of her leg after falling on a walkway on Thursday morning.
Lao Government Pursues Increased Investment to Tackle Financial Challenges
The Lao government has expressed an interest to attract more domestic and international investments to relieve the country’s financial woes during the ongoing 5th Ordinary Session of the 9th National Assembly Legislature.
U.S. Denies Involvement in Thai Elections Ahead of Parliament Opening
Ahead of the Thai parliament reopening next Monday, the Embassy of the United States in Bangkok has dismissed allegations of American interference in the 14 May general election in Thailand.
NA Member Reveals Costly Toll of Illegal Mining on Lao Economy, Calls for Govt Action
During the ongoing 5th Ordinary Session of the 9th National Assembly Legislature, Mr. Deng Pathoumthong, a constituent from Xaysomboun Province, pointed out that illegal mining operations cost the Lao economy millions of dollars annually.
Thousands of Fish Die After Nam Ou Hydropower Discharge
Authorities at the five Nam Ou River Basin Hydropower project in Phongsaly Province issued a notice this week stating that the release of stored water on Saturday, led to the demise of a massive fish population in the area.
Vientiane Petroleum State Enterprise Starts Importing Fuel From China
The first shipments arrived in Laos this week after an MoU was signed between the Vientiane Petroleum State Enterprise, SINOPEC Hong Kong, and SINOLAO on 26 May, to import fuel from China.
