The That Luang Festival in Vientiane will feature smaller celebrations than previous years and will be held over just three days.
Brave Lao Woman Fends Off Bag Snatcher in Bike Stunt
A fearless young Lao woman has become an internet sensation after ramming her scooter into the bike of a would-be bag snatcher.
United Nations Seeks Qualified Lao Nationals to Join Ranks
The United Nations (UN) Secretariat is seeking qualified Lao nationals to apply for its 2020 Young Professionals Programme (YPP).
The YPP is a recruitment initiative for talented, highly qualified professionals to start a career as an international civil servant in the United Nations Secretariat. It consists of a very competitive entrance examination process and professional development once those successful start their career with the UN. Every year, countries that are unrepresented or under-represented in the UN are invited to take part in the examination process.
In its history, Laos has only had one national working in the UN Secretariat in New York City. Dr. Anoulak Kittikhoun served as lead desk officer for the Pacific region at the UN Department of Political Affairs from 2010-2014.
Watch an interview with Dr. Anoulak on Lao Youth Radio where he discusses his journey to becoming the first Lao national to work at the UN Secretariat.
Who is eligible?
The online exams will be held for nationals of a participating country with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least a 3-year equivalent degree relevant to the subject area of the exam. Applicants must also be 32 years of age or younger and be fluent in English and/or French.
What areas are covered in the 2020 exam?
This year, the three subject matters covered are Management & Administration, Global Communications, and Political Affairs & Human Rights.
How to apply?
Applications have started to be accepted since August 2020 through the UN’s online recruitment platforms: careers.un.org / inspira.un.org. Applicants are strongly encouraged to make use of the following resources:
Tropical Storm Saudel to Hit Southern Laos on Sunday
Tropical storm Saudel could hit southern Laos on Sunday as it makes its way from Danang, Vietnam.
Authorities: No Need to Panic About African Swine Fever
An outbreak of African Swine Fever has swept through seven provinces in northern Laos, while authorities have urged the public not to panic.
Laos Confirms 24th Case of Covid-19
The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control has announced that Laos has confirmed its 24th case of Covid-19 today.
EDL, Geely and Krittaphong Group Sign Electric Vehicle Deal
Electricite du Laos and GEELY Technology Company in collaboration with Krittaphong Group have signed an agreement on cooperation for the development of the electric vehicle sector in Laos.
Khamphay Sana, Hytera to Collaborate on Lao Vehicle Registration System
The government of Laos has authorized Khamphay Sana Group and Hytera to undertake a feasibility study for an integrated vehicle registration and transportation management system.
