Vientiane: The Australian Government today officially transferred the updated English for Lao Government Officials (ELGO) curriculum to its Lao counterparts, signifying a pivotal moment in Australia’s ongoing support to enhance English language skills…
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Education Minister Highlights 60th Anniversary of International Literacy Day
Vientiane: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thongsalith Mangnomek, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education and Sports, has issued a statement marking the 60th Anniversary of International Literacy Day, observed on September 8, 2026.
According to Lao News Age…
Thailand Approves 1.78 Billion Baht Financing for New Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge
Vientiane: The Thai Cabinet on September 8, 2026 approved financial assistance totalling 1,783 million baht for the Lao PDR to support construction of a new Mekong River bridge linking Ban Xieng Maen in Chomphet District, Luang Prabang Province, with …
Road Accidents Result in 53 Fatalities Across Laos in August
Vientiane: Road accidents claimed 53 lives across Laos in August 2026, according to figures from the Traffic Police Department, although the number of accidents, injuries and fatalities declined compared with the previous period.
According to Lao Ne…
Lao PDR Gears Up to Host International Conference on Cluster Munitions
Vientiane: The Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) is fully prepared to assume the presidency and host the Third Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions (3RC-CCM), with preparations for the high-level international event nearin…
Pig Deaths Raise Concern Over Possible African Swine Fever in Vientiane
Vientiane: Authorities and residents have been urged to closely monitor pig populations following the deaths of an entire herd of domestic pigs in Phialat Village, Sangthong District, Vientiane. The incident was reported on September 3 after local res…