Social development
Nation facing food security challenges following extreme weather
Laos’ attempts to strengthen food security are facing major challenges after almost 600 irrigation projects were affected by heavy flooding during tropical storms Son-tinh and Bebinca last month.More ...
Ounkham Pimmata
Sanamxay District Students Set for September School Return
Students at schools across Laos have been heading back to hit the books, but those young scholars in Attapeu’s Sanamxay district are facing more hurdles than most in returning to regular educational routines.More ...
The Laotian Times
Malaysia Holds “Study In Malaysia Education Fair 2018”
(KPL) The Embassy of Malaysia in Vientiane, the Lao PDR in collaboration with Education Malaysia held the “Study in Malaysia Education Fair 2018” at Vientiane High School on Sep 8, 2018. More than 400 guests and visitors comprising of Lao officials, headmasters, college directors, student counsellors, ...
KPL
Laos speeding up education reform to wipe out illiteracy
Laos is working towards its target to wipe out illiteracy by planning for everyone aged 15-35 to complete the equivalent of lower secondary schooling by 2020, with a focus on development and higher enrolment in primary and lower secondary schools.More ...
Times Reporters
First Lao Chevening scholar awarded place at Oxford
This year eight Lao scholars were selected to study in the United Kingdom for a master’s degree, supported by funding from the UK government through the Chevening Scholarship programme for 2018-19. The scholars will take courses in international business, tourism, psychology and education at world-famous ...
Times Reporters
Gov’t Officials Have English Skills Enriched Thanks To Singaporean Government Funding
(KPL) The Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs funded a three-week training course on “Basic English Language and Communication Skills” for 31 Lao government officials from 13 to 31 August 2018.More ...
Laos, China ink deal on railway service training college
Laos and China on Tuesday signed an agreement for a feasibility study on the establishment of a college that would train personnel to work as ticket sellers, station operators and provide various passenger services.More ...
Times Reporters
Almost 20 Officials Trained On Aircraft Accident Investigation Techniques
(KPL) The Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs funded a one-week training course on “Aircraft Accident Investigation Techniques” for 19 Lao government officials from 27 to 31 August 2018. More ...
KPL
French Cooperation Remains Deeply Involved In French Speaking Bilingual Classes
(KPL) The summer of 2018 will have been very eventful for teachers and students in the French-speaking bilingual sector: animation, meetings, training and departure in France for 10 of them thanks to the linguistic internship scholarships of the French Embassy.More ...
KPL
More effort needed to raise standard of education: PM
Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has called for education administrators to do more to improve the standard of education to meet the country’s development needs.The premier made the comment in advance of the new academic year, which begins this month.More ...
Times Reporters
