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National Assembly 9th Ordinary Session Concludes

The new Laos National Assembly Building Under Construction (Photo: TF TRAVEL)

The Ninth Ordinary Session of the 8th Legislature of the National Assembly concluded last Thursday following the approval of revised growth goals and amendments to five laws and other important legislation.

Heathfield International School Selected for Oxford Curriculum

Heathfield International School selected for Oxford Curriculum

Heathfield International School last week announced its selection by Oxford Education to join a Pilot School Program commencing this year, which will allow the school to implement the esteemed Oxford International Curriculum.

Construction of Vientiane Station Commences on Laos-China Railway

Construction Begins on Vientiane Station along Laos-China Railway

A groundbreaking ceremony for construction of Vientiane Station along the Laos-China Railway was held on Friday in Xaythany District.

Choosing the Right School for Your Child in Laos

Panyathip Choosing the Right School

There is an awful lot involved in choosing the right school for your child. And, there is much advice available about what to do and ask as you narrow down your search.

Maruhan Japan Bank Lao and Loca Laos Ink E-Commerce Deal

Maruhan Japan Bank and LOCA Laos Ink E-Commerce Deal

Japanese commercial bank Maruhan Japan Bank Lao and local ride-hailing service Loca Laos have inked a deal on an e-commerce automated settlement solution to be provided by the Japanese bank.

Draft Law to Empower National Assembly in Approving Reshuffles

National Assembly Draft Law on National Assembly

National Assembly members held discussions on Tuesday in regard to giving the National Assembly’s own standing committee the power to approve immediate appointments and reshuffle high-level cabinet officials.

Laos Further Relaxes Covid-19 Prevention Measures

Laos Prime Minister's Office
The Prime Minister's Office.

A new government notice issued yesterday allows for the further easing of certain restrictions and Covid-19 prevention measures.

Locust Plague Hits Phongsaly, 5 Hectares of Crops Destroyed

Locust Plague in Phongsaly

Dry season rice and crops in Phongsaly province have been destroyed by yellow-spined bamboo locusts, which have arrived in plague proportions.